How to Store Rice Properly
When you have purchased your pack of rice and have not yet used it, you can keep it in its original packaging. In fact, rice is sold vacuum-packed, so you just have to make sure that the bag does not have any damage and that the rice is well compacted inside: this means that the product is well isolated from the external environment and is not at risk.
The situation changes when you go to open the package because rice, as mentioned, is greatly affected by the environment in which it is found and the air, especially if humid and hot, can ruin it in the ways we have listed. The best way to preserve rice, therefore, is to recreate a sort of isolation by placing it inside containers that guarantee a perfectly hermetic seal, so as not to leave the product in contact with the air. In this case, remember to label the containers with the opening date and the original expiration date of the rice, in order to keep track of the freshness of the rice.
The place where you store your jars is also very important, even if they are closed. Rice must be stored in a dark place, not only because of the pest issue but also because it can degrade the quality of the rice and encourage the development of mold. Furthermore, keeping rice in a cool environment, away from heat sources such as stoves or radiators or kitchen stoves, helps to preserve its integrity.
