Organic wild rice
Available in: 2LB /BAG 2KG/BAG
Organic wild rice is grown in a sparsely populated glacial lake in northern Saskatchewan prairies, Canada. It is natural, organic and nutritious. Wild rice is a species of grass that produces edible seeds resembling rice. However, it tends to have a more pungent taste. The plant grows best in shallow water in small lakes and slow-flowing streams, ideally between 75-90 cm in depth. The seeds ripen in late summer, between mid-August and early September. Northern Saskatchewan is a land of forests and lakes, developed on the glacially-scoured ancient rocks of the Precambrian Shield. The pristine environment of shallow lakes and slow-moving rivers in northern Saskatchewan provides an ideal habitat for wild rice. Saskatchewan wild rice is grown and processed without the use of chemical additives, colourants, or artificial flavourings. The large kernels mature in their natural setting helped only by the sun.
OVERVIEW AND BENEFITS
Organic – TCO Certificated
Third-Party LAB Tested and The Manufacturer direct sales
Natural Product of Canada / Produit naturel du Canada – Wild Grown and harvested in ice lakes located in Northern Saskatchewan prairies.
High nutrient density-Wild rice boasts impressive amounts of several nutrients, including protein, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.
Higher in protein and fiber – Wild rice contains more protein than other types of rice but the same amount of fiber as brown rice.
Low glycemic index (GI) – The GI measures how quickly a food spikes your blood sugar. The GI of wild rice is only 57, similar to that of oats.
Antioxidants- An analysis of 11 samples of wild rice found it to have 30 times more excellent antioxidant activity than white rice.