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How long does rice, brown last?

Rice, brown keeps for about 1 year in the pantry. Counted from the date of purchase.

WhereHow long
Pantry1 year
Pantry, after opening1 year
Refrigerator, after opening6 months

Storage times are the USDA FoodKeeper guidance for quality and safety, not a guarantee; a printed use-by date on the package comes first. Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (CC0), fetched 2026-10-27, category Grains, Beans & Pasta.

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