Food Storage Chicken Bouillon in Rice

Welcome back, friends!  Today’s adventure was simple, but useful knowledge was gained.

Rice is a diet staple of many cultures in the world.  My particular favorite rice dish is made in a Hispanic style.  It complements a green salad and makes an excellent burrito filling.  Among its ingredients, the recipe calls for eight tablespoons (or ½ cup) of chicken bouillon.  Chicken bouillon in small quantities is usually found in cube form.  However, considering the amount required for this recipe, I was extremely grateful for my big #10 can of chicken bouillon I pulled out from my food storage.  Because of the bigger can, I had to measure out the mixture but didn’t have to unwrap cube after cube and crush the contents into powder so I could make an accurate measurement.  I was also grateful that my can of bouillon from Preparedness Plus Products, LLC had no MSG in it, like so many other brands of bouillon do.

I wondered how taste and shelf life of the #10 can bouillon compared with the wrapped cubes.  As far as taste went, I noticed no difference in the rice than from other times I have made it without the big container.  My husband said the canned bouillon made the rice have a better and more noticeable flavor.  As far as shelf life goes, I researched a little and found that some say a #10 can of bouillon will stay fresh for up to 5 years if unopened  and stored in a cool, dry place (Marlene’s Magic with Food Storage).  It will stay fresh a little shorter if opened, but if stored in a cool, dry place, shelf life can be between 3-5 years.   One website, Food Storage Guide, says store-bought cubed bouillon can stay fresh for around one year.

Chicken bouillon can be used in many dishes, and therefore is worth the investment of obtaining a large can.  It adds flavor to what otherwise might be bland dishes, and without the addition of the harmful additive MSG, you can cook healthily and happily.

Until next time,

Patty Prepared

References:

Food Storage Guide.  (2007).  Answers the Question…

<http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn579-1.htm>

Peterson, M. (1996).  Marelene’s Magic with Food Storage.  No publisher listed.

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