I got this from the "LDS Preparedness Manual". This is the first reference I found that states that brown rice CAN HAVE A LONG SHELF LIFE.
Brown rice:
This is whole grain rice with only the hull
removed. It retains all of the nutrition and has a pleasant nutty
flavor. From a nutritional standpoint it is by far the
best, but it has one
flaw: The essential oil in the germ
is very susceptible to oxidation and soon goes rancid.
As a result, brown rice has a shelf life of only about six
months unless given special packaging or storage. Freez-
ing or refrigeration will greatly extend this. It’s possible
to purchase brown rice from long term food suppliers
already specially packaged in air tight containers with
an inert nitrogen atmosphere or you can do it yourself.
In this kind of packaging, (if properly done), the storage
life can be extended for several years.
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