95. Storage Conditions and Rice Quality 1

Storage Moisture

The most important factor in making it possible for grain to withstand storage is drying. In Japan, the moisture
content of rough rice is reduced to 14.5% or less. In Arkansas, as shown in Table 4, the moisture content is reduced
to 12% for long-term storage of 1 year, 14% for short-term storage of 30 to 60 days when the ambient temperature
is low, but when the ambient temperature is high it is 12% in this case as well. In Louisiana 12 to 13% is considered
a level of moisture content at which the rice can be stored safely.