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This product is proudly prepared in Canada, which encourages local businesses and reduces the pollution associated with long-distance transport.
Organic Ancient Black Rice Mix
Original price
$56.21
Original price
$56.21
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Original price
$4,496.80
Original price
$56.21
Current price
$44.97
$44.97
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$2,698.08
Current price
$44.97
5.0kg | $8.99 / kg
| $4.08 / lb
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We take your health and safety very seriously. If you have any allergen inquiries please Contact Us.
If an allergen is present in the product, it will be clearly declared in the ingredients.
"May Contain" statement NEW FOR 2025 (Progressive rollout):
- In 2025 we will be progressively updating our labels and product pictures with our new label that now include a "May Contain" statement.
- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) dictates that "Cross-contamination statements may be declared by food manufacturers and importers".
- That said, we hold ourselves to much higher standards than the CFIA and Health Canada rules oblige. Most companies do not and you will only rarely see "May Contain" statements.
- If there is a remote chance that there might be cross-contamination of a priority allergen, we will declare it on the product label in the form of a "May Contain" statement.
- A "May Contain" statement does not mean that the allergen is present in the product, it is simple a precautionary measure we take to stay the most transparent possible.
- If an allergen is present in the product, it will be clearly declared in the ingredients.
- For example our Quebec made flours come from a mill that makes both oat and wheat flours. Since both allergens are present in the mill we automatically declare the possibility of cross-contamination even if all precautionary measures are taken.
- Only priority allergens are declared in the "May Contain" statement, which are:
- Cereals & Grains: Triticale, Barley, Oats, Rye, Wheat.
- Tree Nuts: Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts.
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Eggs
- Milk
- Soy
- Mustard
- Fish
- Seafood: Crustaceans, Molluscs.
- Sulphites
- Priority allergens are decided by government agencies and health boards. To read more on the subject see "Common food allergens - Priority allergens" published by the CFIA.
- Full CFIA cross-contamination statement explanation "Food allergen cross-contamination (or precautionary) statements".
This product is proudly prepared in Canada, which encourages local businesses and reduces the pollution associated with long-distance transport.
Our organic ancient black rice mix is a 50/50 blend of ancient black rice and whole brown rice. The whole brown rice tones down the intensity of black rice into a ready to cook mix.
What is Ancient Black Rice?
- Ancient black rice is a short grained very dark purple Chinese rice commonly referred to as "forbidden rice" because of its long and interesting history. As you probably know, all rice varieties are a substantial and important crop in the diet of nearly every Asian population, and have been for thousands of years. In China, black rice has been known for being good for the kidneys, stomach and liver since ancient times.
- Thousands of years ago in ancient China, noble Chinese men took possession of every grain of the black forbidden rice, banning its consumption among anyone who was not royalty or very wealthy.
- The crop was only grown in very limited quantities, closely monitored, and reserved for only the highest elite class. The common Chinese people were not allowed to grow or consume this black forbidden rice, which led to its unique name that it still carries with it today.
What is the difference between brown, red, black and white rice?
- Brown, red and black rice are whole grain rice. That means they contain all parts of the grain, including the fibrous bran, the nutritious germ and the carb-rich endosperm.
- White rice, on the other hand, has had the bran and germ removed, which are the most nutritious parts of the grain.
What are your different types of rice?
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Ancient Black Rice (Black):
- Origin: China
- Type: Short grain rice
- Fragrance: Nutty, earthy flavor and a very subtle, slightly sweet interior.
- Features: Also called "Forbidden Rice", this is a special Chinese rice that is very nutritious.
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Ancient Black Rice Mix (Multi-colored):
- Origin: Multiple origins packaged in Canada
- Type: Multiple types
- Fragrance: Multiple fragrances
- Features: Special mix of a ancient black rice and whole brown rice.
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Basmati Rice (Brown and White):
- Origin: Pakistan
- Type: Long grain rice
- Fragrance: Nutty flavor and aroma.
- Features: It might be called extra-long, as the grains are longer, slenderer and the ends are much sharper. Basmati rice gets two times bigger in size once cooked. The grains stay separated, dry and fluffy.
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Jade Pearl Rice (Green):
- Origin: China
- Type: Short grain rice
- Fragrance: Aroma of a bamboo forest and a light vanilla taste.
- Features: Trademarked pearled short-grain rice infused with a bamboo extract, perfect for making rice pudding.
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Jasmine Rice (Brown, Red and White):
- Origin: Thailand
- Type: Long grain rice
- Fragrance: Floral flavor and aroma, like sweet popcorn.
- Features: It has slightly rounded ends and is a bit translucent. When cooked jasmine rice clumps together making it more moist and sticky.
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Long Brown Rice (Brown):
- Origin: Argentina
- Type: Long grain rice
- Fragrance: Lightly sweet and nutty.
- Features: Generic rice variety. Is cheaper than other long brown rice as less attention is put on its aroma.
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Red Cargo Rice (Red):
- Origin: Thailand
- Type: Long grain rice
- Fragrance: Lightly sweet and nutty.
- Features: Generic red Thai rice. Less intense aroma than jasmine.
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Red Rice Grown on Soil (Red):
- Origin: Pakistan
- Type: Long grain rice
- Fragrance: Lightly sweet and nutty.
- Features: Is cultivated on dry soil. This growing technique is very original. Other than that it is very similar to Red Cargo Rice.
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Wild Large Rice (Black):
- Origin: Canada
- Type: Long grain rice
- Fragrance: Intensely nutty and smoky.
- Features: Unique Canadian grass rice with the longest grain and is our only roasted rice.
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White Arborio Rice (White):
- Origin: Pakistan
- Type: Short grain rice
- Fragrance: Neutral
- Features: Arborio rice is very starchy and has short, almost oval grains. It is the base of any good risotto.
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White Sushi Rice (White):
- Origin: Argentina
- Type: Medium grain rice
- Fragrance: Neutral aroma, light sweet taste.
- Features: Dedicated sticky rice especially grown for making sushi. You will get optimal sushi results with this rice which when cooked is soft and sticky and keeps its shape.
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