Description
What Are Organic Wild Rice?
Wild Rice was historically gathered and eaten in North America, India and China. While now a delicacy in North America, the grain is eaten less in China where the plant's stem is used as a vegetable.
Our Organic Wild Rice is imported from Canada (North-western Ontario) and is regarded as the most nutritious from the four species of grasses forming the genus Zizaniahas. It has also gained popularity not only because of its incredible flavour and appearance but also because of its multiple health benefits. .
Why Should I Get Organic Wild Rice?
It is a perfect wheat flour substitute for people who are allergic to gluten as it is gluten free. It contains higher protein content than most other whole grains. It is also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals such as Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron and Potassium.
Canadian Wild Rice has a unique full nutty flavour and a very nice soft to firm texture. It can be used in a wide variety of recipes, such as salads, soups, pasta and even stuffing.
Instructions for Use:
To Cook: Rinse the rice, place 125g ℮ in a large pan, stir in 450ml of boiling water. Return to the boil, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes until the grains have popped. Take off the heat & keep the pan covered for a further 5 minutes then fork through the grains add a knob of butter
Storage Instructions:
Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and damp.
Packaging Details:
Eco Friendly 100% Recyclable Packaging. Re-sealable pouch for Long Lasting Freshness!
(Some Large sizes may have non resealable packaging)
FAQ
How do I cook organic wild rice? Rinse the rice, place 125g in a large pan and stir in 450ml of boiling water. Return to the boil, cover and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes until the grains have popped, then take off the heat, keep covered for a further 5 minutes and fork through the grains.
Is wild rice actually rice, and is it gluten-free? It comes from the four species of grasses forming the genus Zizania and is gluten-free, making it a wheat flour substitute for people allergic to gluten. It also contains higher protein content than most other whole grains.
What dishes can I make with wild rice? It works in a wide variety of recipes including salads, soups, pasta and even stuffing. Canadian wild rice has a full, nutty flavour and a soft to firm texture.
Where does this wild rice come from? It is organic wild rice imported from Canada, specifically north-western Ontario. It was historically gathered and eaten in North America, India and China.
What's In My Organic Wild Rice?
Ingredients: Organic Wild Rice
Packed in an environment that handles nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, soya and products containing gluten. For allergens see ingredients in bold.
Suitable for Vegan & Vegetarian diets
Country of Origin: USA
| Typical Values | Per 100g |
| Energy | 357kcal/1494kJ |
| Protein | 14.7 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g |
| - Of Which Saturates | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 68.7 g |
| - Of Which Sugars | 2.50 g |
| Salt | 0.02 g |
| Fibre | 6.2 g |
Specification
Organic Certificate
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