Organic Long Brown Rice

Our organic long brown rice is a whole grain, meaning that it contains three parts of the grain kernel: the outer, fiber-filled layer called the bran, the nutrient-rich core called the germ, and the starchy middle layer called the endosperm.

Long brown rice is a highly nutritious food. It is a whole grain that is relatively low in calories, high in fiber, gluten-free and can be incorporated into a variety of dishes. Long brown rice contains no trans-fat or cholesterol. It has only trace amounts of fat and sodium.

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?

• 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.
• 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 volcano rice (brown rice, whole grain red rice and lightly milled red rice) grown on volcanic soils, truly unique.
• 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.
• 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. 
• 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. 
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Storage Tips:

• Nothing beats vacuum sealing for freshness.
• Store below 15°C and < 65% humidity.
• Store in the dark as light degrades flavors.
• Mason jars make great storage containers.
• Can be frozen to prolong shelf life.