Posted: 5/5/2008 8:14:39 PM EDT
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Alright, I tried search, but I suck I guess. I know that Brown Rice doesn't store well, because of the oils. White rice is the way to go, but how about Basmati and Jasmine? Somebody on another board said Basmati doesn't store well, and that was the first I had heard that. So, what is the deal, because I like Jasmine and Basmati a lot better then just plain Wh rice. Edited to add: Assuming proper Mylar, O2 absorbers, and plastic buckets Thanks, FB |
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I read the same post that you did on the other board and I think the OP was wrong. As you mentioned, brown rice won't keep as long because of the oils in the bran layer. These oils will go rancid over time, faster with exposure to heat, light, and oxygen. White rice has the bran layer stripped off and can be stored much longer. You still want to minimize exposure to heat, light and oxygen, which is easily accomplished by storing as you mentioned. The OP may have been referring to brown basmati rice. White basmati stores just as long as other types of white rice. |
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Yes. I'm still trying to figure out the mystery of rice categorization. As near as I can tell, the name means squat unless the word "brown" is in it. Except "wild rice" but apparently that's not even really rice. Plus remember, long term is always relative. The cooler you can store stuff, the better. |
Do you SIFT the rice when you open it up for use? How else would you remove the rice from the DE? I have been pondering the DE route myself for rice, as well as oxygen absorbers... Rmpl |
make sure to get food grade DE and dont worry about seperating it, its actually good for you |
better wear a mask when you sift it as well, even food grade DE is an abrasive that shouldnt bve inhaled. as for digesting it,,thats your call i would rather not. i mean i see where they say farm stock can digest it to get rid of parasites..and some "green" style places online say that humans can...but i have cans of fda approved grade spray can lubricate/silicone at work, doesnt mean i wanna take a teaspoon a day tomake mne shit easier  so YMMV on the DE issue.
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According to Kusha Inc in their FAQ their Basmatic Rice lasts indefinitely. From their site: "If properly stored rice can be stored indefinitely" "Place the bag in the freezer for two or three days. Then take the bag out and let it air out all moisture. You can use a food grade storage bucket with nitrogen packets to draw out the oxygen or use a vacuum packer" Here's link: http://www.kusharice.com/faqNEW4.html#q1 |