Cooked White Rice?
#4547 - 03/30/03 03:59 PM
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KinOz
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Quick question everyone,
How long can you safely store cooked white rice in the fridge?
I made a whole heap on Saturday and thought I would use it up with dinners/lunches this week but I just wondered how long you can safely keep if for.
Thanks,
Kerrie 
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I've had it last the better part of a week. It will dry out a bit but still taste okay. It actually makes the best fried rice if it's quite a few days old and kind of dried out.
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I wasn't sure but I had thought I read somewhere recently that it would keep for a week...I just can't remember where I read it! I did find this online though:
Quote:
Q: How long can rice be stored?
A: Milled rice (white, parboiled or pre-cooked) will keep almost indefinitely on the pantry shelf. Once opened, rice should be stored in a tightly-closed container that keeps out dust, moisture and other contaminants. Brown rice, because of the oil in the bran layer, has a limited shelf life of approximately 6 months. Refrigerator storage is recommended for longer shelf life. Cooked rice, when not eaten immediately, should be cooled quickly. To store cooked rice, place in a shallow container, cover, and place in refrigerator. Cooked rice may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
This came from web page
Hope this helps!
Mags
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Kerrie - try smelling it or touching it with your finger. If it's slimy, toss it. If it smells okay...use your judgment.
I'm at a loss at smelling things...I can't smell--really. I always have to call Dan in and say, "Hon, will you smell this and tell me if it's still okay?" He just rolls his eyes!!!
Sharon
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Boy, Mags, you sure are a stickler for quotes! LOL  LOL! You're just great at this.
Sharon
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Kerri,
When you reheat the rice make sure you do it thoroughly because when you store it cooked, it starts growing a bacteria on it called bacillus cereas (sp?). Apparantly that's what causes most the food poisoning cases from chinese takeouts, because they haven't stirfried it for long enough.
Sarah 
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I know! I have this weird thing that I love to try to find stuff on the internet. The harder it is to find, the better! My boss & my boyfriend love it. They always come to me saying, "I can't find (whatever they're looking for)." And I jump at the opportunity! To me, it's kind of like doing a crossword puzzle or something. I love a challenge.
Don't worry...I already know I'm weird! LOL
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I once heard that reheated rice can grow bacteria.... oh well, lets just hope it was an old wives tale 
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In this threaded mode, britsarah wrote that rice can grow a bacteria when reheated. Can someone please give me more information on this? I ate rice and a banana for breakfast today and im afraid to refridgerator some leftover rice i have.
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Angela,
I kept my rice in the fridge for 5 days and it was absolutely fine. I think the key is to just make sure it is thouroughly reheated. I stop mine every 20 sec or so and give it a good stir, then microwave it till it's really hot. Then I just let it cool before I eat it.
Kerrie
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