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10 cooking staples that can outlast you: Rice
Forever foods: 10 cooking staples that can outlast you
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"wild rice" is not a rice
Dec 15 2010 at 12:35 AM
"wild" rice is not a rice at all. It is a grass that does not belong in this category and does not behave chemically/nutritionally the same as other rices. The writer is misleading....
Molly
Dec 14 2010 at 5:47 PM
While they may not be the healthiest part of a Western diet, do remember that people have (and some still do) sustained their families for generations and generations on mostly rice.
TS
Dec 14 2010 at 11:19 AM
There's no need to throw them out, and there's also no need to EAT THEM. They have NO NUTRIENTS! This is the same insulin spike as eating sugar. Why is MNN supporting WHITE RICE?? I'm not getting this whole list.
MNN Moderators
Dec 14 2010 at 5:38 PM
Hi TS, good to see you here. This list of 10 "forever foods" aren't necessarily foods we recommend....but foods - for many different reasons - that literally never spoil. Like you, we endorse whole foods, whole grains, and planet-friendly foods. But its truly amazing to discover that items like vanilla extract could last 100 years. Who knew? :)
The staff over at MNN.com
Rice
White, wild, jasmine, arborio and basmati rice all keep forever so there's no need to throw them out. Brown rice is the one exception because it has a higher oil content so store it in the refrigerator or freeze it to maximize its shelf life. Once you've opened a bag or box of rice, move it to an airtight container or resealable freezer bag to keep it fresh.
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