How to Package White Rice for Long Term Storage

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How to Package White Rice for Long Term Storage

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6 ай бұрын

White rice can stay good for 25 years or more if packaged correctly. Purchase quality white rice, repackage it in an airtight container with a fresh oxygen absorber, and store it in a cool, dry, dark location. Rice is a wonderful way to add valuable calories to supplement garden fresh produce.
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@TheProvidentPrepper 6 ай бұрын

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@minimalistcriminalist2722 6 ай бұрын

Jon, you should design a mylar bag that is shaped like that. Or pair with a company.

@wb2ire 6 ай бұрын

I label my buckets on the side so I can read them when they are stacked. Good video, Frank

@lukepippin4781 6 ай бұрын

I label my buckets with numbers and I keep a manifest notebook that lists what’s in each bucket by number. It makes keeping track of things easy without changing bucket labels. It also just feels cool cause it’s all professional and stuff 😆

@hoofhearted9910 6 ай бұрын

I always write cooking instructions on the mylar bags. For rice, the serving size and the amount of water needed. 👍

@margaret2222 6 ай бұрын

I love the idea of using 2 gallon buckets. I am going to look for some. My favorite recipe that uses white rice is Stuffed Peppers. I absolutely LOVE them. Everything in that recipe is from my garden except the rice and hamburger. So delicious.

@jago4673 6 ай бұрын

Before buying buckets, check your local grocer bakery, Costco or Sams. They usually have frosting buckets for free or minimal cost.

@danhopkins5783 6 ай бұрын

I agree with Jonathan's choice of 6 gallon buckets. The 6 gallon buckets are slightly taller and will make more ergonomic toilets when they're emptied of food.

@Utah_Mike 6 ай бұрын

I have been known to suck out as much air as possible with my shop vac

@ov.l4015 10 күн бұрын

A Spanish Paella is my favorite, but you need medium rice to make it.

@OvcharkaShepherd 6 ай бұрын

Even the 2 gallon buckets are too large for a single person, so I use 1/2 gallon mason jars

@FallenHellscape 3 ай бұрын

It’s frightening, but my food is beginning to have a longer shelf life than I have.

@charlesbrown-xp3vh 8 күн бұрын

I use cleansed Tropicana OJ bottles because as I use it I don't want the introduction of humidity to ruin the rice before I can consume it....

@jenniferbriski567 4 ай бұрын

My go to recipe with white rice has been a quick easy 1 pot dish, rice & lentil curry. Cook in a ratio of 1 part lentils(I usually use 1 cup) to 2 parts rice in either chicken or vegetable stock(enough to cook both the rice and lentils) add a 2" piece of ginger minced, 1-2 garlic cloves smashed or minced, 2 Tablespoons curry powder, once fully cooked add 1 can of full fat coconut milk and stir in. It also helps fend off colds using nutrition and natural antibiotics properties.

@chrissyd3535 3 ай бұрын

Very balanced!

@chazdevilin 3 ай бұрын

I vaccum bag seal my basmati rice in one cup portions,as for a recipe,,preheat oven to 400,2 cups of hot water,2 tablespoons of butter,1 cup of rice,cook for 1 hour,stir and fluff up when done,let sit and cool for awhile,,stir once more,add whatever you want for youre complete meal

@osamawilliams9042 6 ай бұрын

I am so glad I watched this, that was a Flat Iron!!! Learned something Today!!!

@karenrivers3123 6 ай бұрын

🎉 white rice is a good platform for many flavors

@srice6231 6 ай бұрын

I agree that the bottom should fit the bucket.😁

@gypsylizzy8893 6 ай бұрын

Thank you guys. We learn everyday watching you two ❤

@kandi8640 4 ай бұрын

I have a weight limit so I like the 2 gallon bucket idea. Thank you. I make mexican rice for my son.

@lindagerlip8098 5 ай бұрын

I didn't know we had to place the rice in mylar bags. I have been storing directly into the 5 grade buckets. It would be a big help if you could tell us the amount of oxygen absorbers you are using whenever you are storing food with them. Keep it up. Love your Podcast.

@christinagardener1889 4 ай бұрын

They put one 1000 cc oxygen absorber in the mylar bag for the 5 gallon bucket.

@osamawilliams9042 6 ай бұрын

I am with John!!! I was saying THAT while she was opening the BAG!!!

@trudymeyer1648 Ай бұрын

I have come to trust you both. I appreciate your heart and commitment to sharing your knowledge with us. May God bless you as you have blessed us.

@TheProvidentPrepper Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@moniquekilmer7618 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this demonstration. We have been keeping rice in a bucket without any protection! Thank you❤

@philw7174 6 ай бұрын

Good job Jonathan and Kylene. Thank you for this video. Happy trails!

@Nana-zi9xq 6 ай бұрын

I agree with Jon. Just said this yesterday to my hubs

@marygallagher3428 6 ай бұрын

Great demonstration! My favorite rice recipe is Chicken Biryani made with white basmati rice 🙂

@michaelschainost4243 6 ай бұрын

Diatomaceous earth food grade, is there any reason not to add a scoop? I do just as another layer of protection at little cost.

@elio9207 6 ай бұрын

❤Why store it in bigger bags? Lets say you open it one day. You cant eat it at all in a week there is a risk that the ris 10 years old would be bad to eat after couple of days. Isnt that better to have in a smaller bags. And open each time smaller portion of stored food instead of open it up with more than needed?❤

@TheProvidentPrepper 6 ай бұрын

Smaller packages would be great! However, once you open white rice you have at least 6 months to use it up.

@Nana9112go 6 ай бұрын

Great video!! You both do so well.

@TheProvidentPrepper 6 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@oldschooljeremy8124 6 ай бұрын

I'm no engineer, but I agree with Jon: those mylar bags are so inefficient, so much wasted material to get in the way. Stupid square bag in a round hole!

@TheProvidentPrepper 6 ай бұрын

LOL! I'll tell him.

@martakomlodi5856 Ай бұрын

I couldn’t find a good video about storing steel-cut oats for long term. Would you be able to do one?

@TheProvidentPrepper Ай бұрын

I think that's a great idea. We do it all the time. Best way is exactly like we did the rice in this video. Airtight container (Mylar, glass) and an oxygen absorber. Will store for 25 years or more in a cool, dry, dark location if packaged like that.

@martakomlodi5856 Ай бұрын

@@TheProvidentPrepper Does it matter how many ccs one package of oxygen absorber have? I am planning to store some rice and stee-cut oats in jars but not sure how many oxygen absorbers to use in each and if makes any difference the cc number.

@debb9008 6 ай бұрын

what if I have many bags of rice... but just put the plastic bags stacked in the 5 gal or 2 gal buckets... they are all dif dates... how would you repackage... as I just get 1 or 2 bags at a time as I can afford them

@samanthahillburhop581 6 ай бұрын

Can this be done with instant rice?

@pky8545 3 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea but we go through 50 lb bags of rice in with 2-3 months so they go straight to our containers.

@brendaokuda2158 Күн бұрын

I tried this method about 4 yrs ago. Lost 80 lbs of rice. When I opened up the containers I had more bugs than rice.

@TheProvidentPrepper Күн бұрын

You put oxygen absorbers in them? What kind of containers did you use? That's awful!

@nannyrx54 6 ай бұрын

I package in 2C increments so if I need to supply others a meal i am not giving away a huge supply nor having it wasted…worth the cost

@TheProvidentPrepper 6 ай бұрын

That's a great idea!

@timmy101able 2 ай бұрын

Can you do a video on rodent/pest prevention and control. I had a few runs worth of rice in Mylar bags in my garage and mice ate through a lot of them. I had to throw away 1/3 of the bags and that was just within 3-4 month of storage. Then went to the buckets with Mylar bags but overtime I m sure the mice will chew through the buckets as well.

@desireedondiego5948 20 күн бұрын

Glass jugs.

@georgezipp8783 6 ай бұрын

Can you use a food saver bag taking the air . Then store in a food grade bucket . Does it have to be mylar ? TY

@Cris01121 6 ай бұрын

From my understanding a plastic bucket and food saver bags are slightly permeable over time.

@dlue8785 3 ай бұрын

What is the gallon size of the smaller buckets and where did you purchase them, your 5 gal Mylar bags and you heat sealer? Thank you.

@angelacastagna3824 3 ай бұрын

Question … what about vacuum sealing smaller, usable portions in a food-saver storage bags with an oxygen absorber (such as 2 lbs per bag), then storing multiple sealed bags in food safe buckets - what kind of shelf life would that give me? Thank you.

@TheProvidentPrepper 3 ай бұрын

Storage temperature is a determining factor (heat is really bad for dry goods). Protect from light and moisture. However all things equal ... it would mean the slow introduction of oxygen over time. The commercial grade would be better than the thinner plastic. Also, putting them in a secondary container like an airtight plastic bucket would also help. I would estimate ... cool, dry, dark ... commercial grade vacuum seal bags would give you 15 years where Mylar is more like 20-25. If you are rotating (like we should be) that is more than enough :) ... just my thoughts.

@angelacastagna3824 3 ай бұрын

@@TheProvidentPrepper Thank you so much for your reply. Yes, we would be rotating out over time, so that would be more than enough storage time for us….and especially since we are in our early 60’s (which, by the way, I have no idea how THAT happened!!!) Thank you again.

@dgunearthed7859 6 ай бұрын

Would it be too overboard to first freeze, thaw, freeze, thaw again before mylar bagging?

@TheProvidentPrepper 6 ай бұрын

Yes. An oxygen absorber does a better job and is all you need. Freezing will put it at risk for moisture. I only do that if I don't have oxygen absorbers.

@beakfish7319 3 ай бұрын

what about ziplock freezer bags??

@Nonyabusiness911 14 күн бұрын

Why doesn’t anybody put moisture absorbers inside. ?

@TheProvidentPrepper 14 күн бұрын

Oxygen absorbers prevent oxidation as well as kills bugs. Moisture absorbers don't.

@martinglommen7598 6 ай бұрын

PLEASE? EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT FREEZE DRYING BUT NOBODY SHOWS HOW TO RECONSTITUTE. I asked my neighbor about reconstitution of steak. He suggested soaking the meat in a favorite marinate solution. Your opinion?

@christineoliver4385 5 ай бұрын

Hi where do you get your buckets?

@hhicks2979 3 ай бұрын

Uline or Amazon or sometimes Walmart has food grade buckets. I use gamma lids.

@christinee24 6 ай бұрын

How u getting lid off later?? I'm having that issue

@danam.8709 6 ай бұрын

There is a tool called a Bucket Wrench, mine is orange and plastic and works well.

@imim1884 6 ай бұрын

Do u hve to put it into milar bags or can u put the rice also just into the bucket ??

@gypsylizzy8893 6 ай бұрын

Great question.😊

@franchescawetter8423 6 ай бұрын

And I'm wondering the opposite! Can you put it just in the mylar without the bucket?

@Cris01121 6 ай бұрын

I responded to another post as well. Buckets are permeable over time. They are for protecting the contents from rodents and easy stacking. The mylar by itself is a good enough barrier on its own fwir

@josephdone2713 6 ай бұрын

Yes, but just store in heavy duty plastic totes with tight lids to prevent rodents from chewing through the mylar. Those little buggers have sharp teeth.@@franchescawetter8423

@paulbarden1895 Ай бұрын

Chicken and rice

@susandrwiega4342 6 ай бұрын

Chicken ala king. Can you store white rice in the original bag and put it in a bucket with a lid? What about pasta? Nice you work together in the video.

@TheProvidentPrepper 6 ай бұрын

Spaghetti and elbow noodles are examples of pasta that will store for up to 25 years if packaged correctly. I wouldn't do egg noodles long term.

@citygirl138 6 күн бұрын

Why do I need a bucket if I use a Myler bag?

@TheProvidentPrepper 6 күн бұрын

Mylar is very susceptible to rodents. Best to add a layer of protection.

@dlue8785 3 ай бұрын

What kind of a heat sealer are you using?

@ourfamilypantry Ай бұрын

That’s a hair flat iron

@christinagardener1889 4 ай бұрын

Is there a benefit of rotating it when it stores for 25 years?

@TheProvidentPrepper 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely. The food is always highest in quality, flavor, and nutrient content when it is fresh.

@GilmourFarm 6 ай бұрын

I have about 200 empty totes after a house move. Any advice for using those for long term food storage?

@TheProvidentPrepper 6 ай бұрын

Wow! That's a lot of totes. You can package food in Mylar bags and store it in the totes to prevent rodents from destroying the Mylar. There are so many good uses for totes!

@RPHayes 6 ай бұрын

What was the hand held sealer you used it looked like a hair straightener?

@growingaHome 6 ай бұрын

It is a hair straightener

@marcfruchtman9473 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have to wonder, would vacuum sealing the rice (with an oyxgen absorber in case), and putting the bag into the bucket be ok too?

@TheProvidentPrepper 6 ай бұрын

Vacuum sealing in a plastic bag? It won't do quite as well as Mylar but it will work pretty well. I would feel comfortable with that for a little bit shorter shelf life.

@marcfruchtman9473 6 ай бұрын

@@TheProvidentPrepperThanks!

@angelacastagna3824 3 ай бұрын

@@TheProvidentPrepper I was planning to do this in smaller quantities with my FoodSaver with oxygen absorbers (3-5 lbs white rice per), place multiple vacuum sealed bags inside the buckets and add a few bay leaves. In your estimation, how long can it be safely stored this way? Do you think 5-10 years?

@user-fj1sw5hf5v 5 ай бұрын

Do you use Gamma Lids for short term pantry use only, not for 20+ year storage?

@TheProvidentPrepper 5 ай бұрын

I use them only for shorter term storage. I don't want someone to be able to open the bucket and me not know that it has been compromised. It is also very expensive and doesn't add a lot of value for longer term storage. But ... if you like them go for it.

@whywedrink 6 ай бұрын

What size oxygen absorber goes in the 5 gallon bucket?

@TheProvidentPrepper 6 ай бұрын

Depends on what is in it. 2000cc to 2500cc

@amymcmillan3796 Ай бұрын

Hello, I have a question. I bought 25 lbs of basmati rice a few years ago, and the recommended shelf life expired last fall. It still looks great, and I have been storing it in its original sac cloth with plastic lining. Can I still store it long-term, and is there anything I should do before storing it in Mylar bags?

@TheProvidentPrepper Ай бұрын

The rice will never get back to original quality. However, I certainly would go ahead and store it for long term with an oxygen absorber in an air tight container like Mylar or a glass jar. It isn't that much past original date.

@amymcmillan3796 Ай бұрын

@@TheProvidentPrepper Thank you so much. Will get right on it.

@janmyers2902 6 ай бұрын

What heat source did you use to seal the Mylar bags? Was that a hair straightener?

@ChrystalMac 6 ай бұрын

I used my iron to seal the bag and have heard of using a hair straightener too.

@JupiterMoJo 6 ай бұрын

Is there any benefit at all to adding DE to rice, or is that just for wheat berries?

@TheProvidentPrepper 6 ай бұрын

You can but I prefer oxygen absorbers. DE kills the bugs after they have hatched. The bugs can't survive in an oxygen free environment. And I'd rather not have DE in my food.

@stringkmcc7817 5 ай бұрын

Can you store wild rice long term

@TheProvidentPrepper 5 ай бұрын

I'm actually not certain. I only store it as a short term storage item. It is only 7 percent moisture and low in fat so it qualifies as a long term storage item fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169726/nutrients However, brown rice does not.

@christinawebb6663 5 ай бұрын

A way to prepare in smaller amounts?

@TheProvidentPrepper 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely - use 2 gallon buckets with mylar bags or store in glass mason jars. Or you can package in quart Mylar bags and put a bunch of different long term storage items in the 5 gallon bucket.

@plantlady65 3 ай бұрын

Where do you get the mylar bags?

@TheProvidentPrepper 3 ай бұрын

PackFreshUSA Mylar Bags packfreshusa.com/?rfsn=7503114.ecc85c (use promo code PROVIDENT to receive 10% off your order.)

@TheProvidentPrepper 3 ай бұрын

PackFreshUSA Mylar Bags packfreshusa.com/?rfsn=7503114.ecc85c (use promo code PROVIDENT to receive 10% off your order.)

@nathancatlin3849 6 ай бұрын

So do you freeze your rice before putting it in buckets to kill the bugs that could possibly be in the rice? Or is that just for wheat berries?

@Cris01121 6 ай бұрын

Do your own research. However Ive read the O2 absorbers stop the bugs and freezing is unnecessary

@josephdone2713 6 ай бұрын

Years ago there were issues with critters in bulk grains like rice, wheat, oats, etc. Diatomaceous earth was often added to kill them off, but you still had their carcasses and would have to clean. The commercial standards for clean bulk grains are much more stringent now; especially with white rice.

@heavenbound-1957 6 ай бұрын

What buckets do you use?

@TheProvidentPrepper 6 ай бұрын

We picked these up at our local WalMart.

@HWhit9000 6 ай бұрын

I no longer eat any rice, white rice has very little nutritional value to it and brown rice tends to go rancid, no matter how well it is stored. Instead I now store and use other whole grains to replace rice. I've found that millet, quinoa, barley, wheat berries, etc is just as good (if not better) in stir fries, soups, or just as a pilaf. Plus these other whole grains are loaded with nutrients.

@Apricotblossom5555 6 ай бұрын

Don't they go off at the same rate as as brown rice?