Questions about Rice

[laura]

Ok, I am putting together my very first bulk order, and I am trying to plan ahead.

Tell me about rice. I know white rice is processed to death, and void of any real nutritional value....
What kind of rice is good, and why?
Here is what I have to chose from in my catalog........

All below are certified Organic:
Basmati, Brown: What is this like?
Long, Brown:
Short Brown:
Jasmine Brown
Jasmine White
Long White:
Short White:

I can order this in #25 or #50 lb bags.

I was thinking of going to the Wild Oats store in town and buying some of each type and trying it at home before I committed to a 25lb bag.
Please do tell what you know about rice! Thanks!

[Mom2boys]

Brown rice does go rancid, so how quickly would you use it? Jasmine rice is polished and not any better than white rice.

[laura]

10 pounds would last me 3-4 months.
Will brown rice go bad in that amount of time?

What is my best bet for storage?

Laura

[Mom2boys]

It should last about 6 months.

[Paula]

I buy the organic brown basmati rice and LOVE it! I also love the smell throughout the house as it's cooking, but my dh hates it. Funny!