Rice

As bought, in the cupboardabout 2 years

Once openedabout a year

Opening never extends a date: if the packet date comes sooner, go by that. Estimates for quality, not a safety ruling. What the dates mean

Rice keeps for about 2 years in the cupboard, counted from when you buy it. That's SnapLarder's estimate for rice (uncooked) in general. If the packet has a date, go by the packet: it's specific to that product.

This is uncooked rice. Cooked rice is different: eat it within a day.

How long does rice last once opened?

About a year. Opening never extends a date: if the date on the packet comes sooner, go by that.

Does rice have a use-by date?

Usually not. Rice normally carries a best-before date, which is about quality rather than safety. Stored as the label says, it’s usually still safe after it, though it may not be at its best. Use by vs best before

Can you freeze rice?

There's no need. Rice already keeps for about 2 years in the cupboard.