http://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-foods-that-last-forever-150943968.html
I thought it was just white rice that lasted forever, but jasmine (haz-meen), basmati and wild rice do too. It's just brown rice that doesn't last too long, because of its oil content.
There are many more food that have exceptionally long shelf lives. Pure, cold-expeller-pressed olive oil and wheat berries come to mind, as long as they are stored properly.
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I've eaten aged beans. They are tough and unappealing. Good to know that proper storage will greatly extend the shelf life.
Peter S said:
Beans do have a shelf life after all, according to "usaemergencysupply.com" which states:
Beans
As beans age they lose their oils, resist water absorption and won't swell. Worst case, they must be ground to be used. Storing beans in nitrogen helps prolong the loss of these oils as does cool temperatures. Hermetically sealed in the absence of oxygen, plan on a storage life of 8-10 years at a stable temperature of 70 degrees F. They should keep proportionately longer if stored at cooler temperatures.
https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/information_center/storage_life_...
I have heard that beans become tough after about three years. Don't remember if this is all beans, or just some. Something to research.
Peter S said:
It's number 1 on the list in the article, so I didn't forget it. Important to note that it must be pure. Supermarket honey has water added to it, so I've read, which kills longevity.
Jim Balister said:
Dried legumes have indefinite storage according to this article:
http://www.eatbydate.com/proteins/beans-peas/beans-shelf-life-expir...
Don't forget honey,Cheryl!