> wrote in message
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> I've had an unopened bag of basmati rice over 5 years. Does rice go
> rancid if sealed? Is it still OK?
>

Open the bag and find out. Is it grey, green or fuzzy ? Does it smell OK ?
Are there
little wevil carcases scattered through out it ? If not is is probably
quite edible.

John<==take a chance...Columbus did !