Flaked rice

[runninjim]

Does anyone know the shelf life of flaked rice? I have a couple pounds that are at least a year old. Please,no smart ass answers as I have had enough of those from my brew club!

 

[MrPowers]

If they've been stored cool and dry (ie. in a sealed container) then they should be fine. The easiest way to tell is to just eat a few pieces and see if they are stale or not.

 

[Pappers_]

What he said ^^^^^ if its been kept away from the humidity in a sealed container, I would just use them.

 

[@RoyalGallon]

Just to add my 2 pennies worth. There's a very small risk of rancidity depending on the quality of the rice used to make them, how old they were when you bought them and then the storage conditions.

However just sniff it - if it smells of plastic or solventy it's rancid. It'll stand out a mile!