Shelf Life Tips
- How long does cooked white rice last? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - refrigerate rice within two hours of cooking.
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To maximize the shelf life of cooked white rice, refrigerate in covered airtight containers or resealable plastic bags.
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How long does cooked white rice last in the refrigerator? Properly stored, cooked white rice will last for 4 to 6 days in the refrigerator.
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How long can cooked white rice be left out at room temperature? Cooked white rice should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature, as bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F.
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To further extend the shelf life of cooked white rice, freeze it; freeze rice in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.
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How long does cooked white rice last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for 6 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
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The freezer time shown is for best quality only – cooked white rice that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
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How to tell if cooked white rice is bad? The best way is to smell and look at the rice; discard any rice with an off smell or appearance, do not taste the cooked rice first.
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