Pantry Staples
Dry rice, pasta & flour
Fridge (4°C / 40°F)
Extends whole grains to 1 year
Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)
2 years
Pantry / counter
1–2 years (white), 6 months (whole grain)
Store it right
- Airtight containers in a cool, dark cupboard.
- Whole-grain flours go rancid — keep them cold.
Signs it has gone off
- Rancid, crayon-like smell.
- Webbing, clumps, or tiny moving specks (pantry moths).
- Musty odor.
Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.
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