How to Package White Rice for Long Term Storage

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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[@minimalistcriminalist2722]

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

[@wb2ire]

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

[@lukepippin4781]

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 😆

[@DGibsonxio]

​@@lukepippin4781isn't as easy for intruder to find what they are looking for either.

[@danhopkins5783]

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.

[@osamawilliams9042]

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

[@gypsylizzy8893]

Thank you guys. We learn everyday watching you two ❤

[@philw7174]

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

[@Utah_Mike]

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

[@karenrivers3123]

🎉 white rice is a good platform for many flavors

[@FallenHellscape]

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

[@sjordan7085]

Same here, and my daughter tells me she doesn't want anything I have. So, I've decided to minimize shopping and keep using my Preps, albeit there's no Expiration Date stamped on my rear end! Shopping at home costs nothing, and saves petrol. I am now concentrating on gardening and setting up my DIY hydroponic set up. But, there's no way, this Plant-based mindful and frugal Prepper will be killing any chickens, or any other animals for that matter! I also like the smaller containers, for convenience, But, still have 100lbs of rice stored in a container made for pet food storage, with a gama lid. No need to put oxygen absorbers in it, rice is a natural oxygen absorber.

[@lindagerlip8098]

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]

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

[@jenniferbriski567]

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]

Very balanced!

[@michaelschainost4243]

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

[@charlesbrown-xp3vh]

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....

[@srice6231]

I agree that the bottom should fit the bucket.😁

[@chazdevilin]

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

[@elio9207]

❤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]

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

[@Nana-zi9xq]

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

[@margaret2222]

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]

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

[@Nana9112go]

Great video!! You both do so well.

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Thanks :)

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

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]

LOL! I'll tell him.

[@debb9008]

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

[@amechealle5918]

What about Jasmine or Basmati rice. These are the only 2 we eat. P.S. if you fold the outer corners up as you put them in the bucket they will get you as close to around bottom as a flat bag can give you. That’s what we do with out other grains. Also rather than pressing it down by hand I put my buckets on a vibrating pad for back pain. It vibrates the food to a tighter more compact fit for less air pockets. My back pain vibrating pad was only 30.00 and has lasted 15 years. Rice is a staple in our diet. I like to make my own Topokki rice cakes with jasmine rice. If it’s got rice in it we eat it.

[@theodoreyoung7946]

Put this in PDF form, and you got a winner.

[@martakomlodi5856]

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

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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]

@@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.

[@TexasScout]

Hi Store on my white rice in 1 quart mason jars vacuum sealed

[@texassaltwaterlife4374]

Do you have to use the mylar bags or can u just drop in bucket

[@imim1884]

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

[@gypsylizzy8893]

Great question.😊

[@franchescawetter8423]

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

[@Cris01121]

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]

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

[@dlue8785]

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.

[@ingastewart9285]

Is that a regular HAIR flat iron.

[@Nonyabusiness911]

Why doesn’t anybody put moisture absorbers inside. ?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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

[@beakfish7319]

what about ziplock freezer bags??

[@lildreamy28]

Hi! Question from a beginner prepper. We are a family of 4 that doesn't eat large quantities at a time. I'd like to be able to store just a few days or a few meals worth of rice (or beans) at a time. I have lots of oxygen absorbers and mylar bags that are the quart-ish and gallon size. Can I use those and seal them and store them in a bucket (to keeps rats away) as opposed to storing a whole 2 or 5 gallons of rice at a time?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Absolutely! That is a great plan!

[@angelacastagna3824]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@citygirl138]

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

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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

[@dlue8785]

What kind of a heat sealer are you using?

[@CalmCottage5]

That’s a hair flat iron

[@timmy101able]

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]

Glass jugs.

[@samsonian9468]

Is it okay to use four small oxygen absorbers 500cc instead of one 2000cc?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

You bet!

[@samsonian9468]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Thx! 😊

[@janmyers2902]

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

[@ChrystalMac]

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

[@RPHayes]

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

[@growingaHome]

It is a hair straightener

[@marcfruchtman9473]

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]

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]

@@TheProvidentPrepperThanks!

[@angelacastagna3824]

@@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?

[@nathancatlin3849]

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]

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

[@josephdone2713]

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.

[@stringkmcc7817]

Can you store wild rice long term

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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.

[@hoofhearted9910]

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

[@heavenbound-1957]

What buckets do you use?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

We picked these up at our local WalMart.

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

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

[@samanthahillburhop581]

Can this be done with instant rice?

[@trudymeyer1648]

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]

Thank you so much!

[@Zues64]

Appreciate you sharing your storage tips here. I’m wondering though do you need the mylar bag if you use food safe storage buckets that are air tight? And I’ve seen several other KZbinrs demonstrate that rice is a natural oxygen absorber.

[@georgezipp8783]

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]

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

[@clems6989]

Should Never use an oxygen absorber with brown rice! You risk botulism !

[@tw8464]

Thanks this was a good easy quick straightforward demonstration of how to quickly store a large amount of rice. Appreciate it

[@NickSmith-ki7wx]

Can I store Instant or Minute Rice in mylar with O2 absorbers? It will take less fuel to prepare.Thanks. Nick Smith

[@marygallagher3428]

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

[@dgunearthed7859]

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

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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.

[@olafspetzki]

Is the oxigen absorber enough to kill all pests (flower moths etc.) or do you freeze them for a while?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Nothing can live in an oxygen free environment. You are fine with just oxygen absorbers in an airtight container like sealed Mylar.

[@christinee24]

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

[@danam.8709]

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

[@christineoliver4385]

Hi where do you get your buckets?

[@hhicks2979]

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

[@martinglommen7598]

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?

[@amymcmillan3796]

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]

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]

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

[@kandi8640]

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

[@pky8545]

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.

[@ov.l4015]

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

[@moniquekilmer7618]

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

[@osamawilliams9042]

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

[@HWhit9000]

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]

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

[@paulbarden1895]

Chicken and rice

[@nannyrx54]

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]

That's a great idea!

[@GilmourFarm]

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

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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!

[@but24God]

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

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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.

[@JupiterMoJo]

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

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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.

[@whywedrink]

What size oxygen absorber goes in the 5 gallon bucket?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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

[@christinagardener1889]

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

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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

[@christinawebb6663]

A way to prepare in smaller amounts?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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.

[@brendaokuda2158]

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]

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

[@cicio7777]

So what method do you recommend? What methods did you use? Mylar bags, O2 absorbers, food vacuum sealing, etc etc....

[@plantlady65]

Where do you get the mylar bags?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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[@susandrwiega4342]

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]

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.

[@sammythepug2900]

Can you do the same with beans 🫘???

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

YES!