Grown in the US, and good quality; this exotic-looking wild rice will keep your rice dishes wildly and distinctively delicious while providing many health benefits! Wild rice is longer, has a more nutty, earthy flavor, and is thicker and more rigid than traditional rice. Wild rice is a good choice for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities since it is gluten-free. It also has powerful antioxidant and lipid-lowering properties and is a rich source of dietary fiber. Allergen Statement: Product packed in a facility that also handles nuts, peanuts, soy, sesame, and wheat. 1 lb size only. Ingredients Extra Fancy Wild Rice What it is: Not actually rice but the seed of an aquatic grass native to North America. It’s bold, nutrient-dense, and traditionally harvested by hand. Flavor:Earthy, smoky, nutty — more aromatic than true rice. Texture:Firm and chewy, with a satisfying bite. Nutrition Highlights: Higher in protein than most grains Good source of phosphorus, zinc, and antioxidants Naturally gluten-free How to Cook: Ratio: 1 cup wild rice to 3 cups water Method: Simmer covered for 40–50 minutes until grains split open Great For: Stuffings Pilafs Soups Salads Mixed grain dishes Additional Information Allergen Statement: Product packed in a facility that also handles nuts, peanuts, soy, sesame, and wheat. 1 lb and 5 lb size only. Organic: NONon-GMO: YESCertified Gluten-Free: NOKosher: YESVegan: YESCountry of Origin: USBrand: CLNF