North Bay Organic Wild Rice 454g 16 Oz Canadian

Canadian Organic Wild Rice — naturally grown and wild harvested in Canada's pristine northern lakes.

• A premium quality wild rice with a jumbo grain that is 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch or more in length.
• Wild rice, an aquatic grass seed, is high in protein when compared to other white rices and grains.
• Not genetically engineered.
• Certified Kosher by Blue Ribbon Kosher. See the North Bay Kosher List.
• Click on our photo slides for more insight on this wild rice.
• Harvesting Info: We ensure perfection in flavor, preservation of nutrition, and prevention of molding. We do not harvest early, as this results in a collection of immature, pale wild rice. We preserve the nutritious black outer hull. (Some processors remove the black hull to obtain a shorter cook time.) Also, we dry the rice properly, which prevents the moldy aroma sometimes found with other wild rice.

Organic wild rice certification: Certified organic by MCIA

Common wild rice uses: Makes a great side dish as well as a base for entrees and salads. Also often used as a major ingredient in soups, stews, and casseroles.

Packaging: Bagged selections are in resealable poly bags. Bulk box orders use sealed plastic bag inside sturdy cardboard box.

A popular gift item: Use our multiple-address and gifts-messaging features to send our organic Canadian wild rice to friends and family.

  Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm. For more information, 

Why the California Prop 65 Warning? Lead is a naturally occurring element which plants can uptake from the water and soil. The thresholds in Prop 65 are unique and so stringent that many organic and natural products can be subject to the warning. We nor our harvesters add any lead to this product or the environment in which it grows.

Easy to Prepare

• Wash with cold water and then drain.
• Bring 1 part wild rice and 3 parts water to a boil.
• Then cover and strong simmer for about 45 minutes.
• Drain or let the water steam off for the last few minutes of cooking.
• Do not over cook. For the full flavor and chewy texture of this wild rice, stop cooking when the rice looks like an opened hot dog bun — not exploded like popcorn.
• Serve piping hot, perhaps with butter, salt, and pepper.

Freezes well. Cooked wild rice may be frozen and then reheated.

Yield — Canadian lake wild rice expands 3-4 times when cooked. Use 1.5 cups (about 1/3 pound) of uncooked rice to make 4 generous portions.

Storage — Best if used within 24 months of purchase. Store tightly sealed in a clean, dry place.