Christine Dabney wrote:
> On Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:37:56 -0400, "jmcquown" >
> wrote:
>
>
>> I don't understand the reason for freezing uncooked rice, beans, etc.
>> Unless you have a problem with bugs, what is the point?
>>
>> Jill
>
> For me, I freeze the types of rice that tend to go rancid, like brown
> rice. Also barley and other whole grains, as they tend to go rancid
> too, if not used within a shorter period than say grains without the
> bran.

I may be sorry when the apocalypse comes, but I don't buy shelf-stable
food in such quantities that it would have to be frozen. It makes no
sense to me, when they're so plentiful and easy to get.

Serene

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