Did You Know Series:
Rice and beans: One of our favorite perfect food protein combinations.
But in this age of uncertainty, we want to stock up on our treasure of dry beans and rice. But the question is…”how long will my stockpile of rice and beans last”? Here’s our answer.
The good news, according to chow.com is that “They’ve found rice in archaeological digs that you could cook normally,” he says. Brown rice, which contains oil in its bran layer, can go rancid. It must be refrigerated and will only last three to six months.
A friend and I were chatting recently about stocking up on nonperishables. How long will rice keep on the shelf for instance. What about beans.
I’ve done some research and here’s what I found.
Click on the graphic above. I’ll be adding more as time moves forward. One thing is for certain….everything costs more these days and it seems inflation is the watchword going forward.
So: a question … Are You Stockpiling or Storing.
