Question 1

Is it real wild rice or paddy rice and keep the moronic "I don't know" answers to yourself?

Accepted Answer

It is real wild rice AND it is probably paddy-grown, because "wild rice" is the common name of the species, not a descriptor of its habitat.  You're more likely to get wild-grown wild rice from Canadian producers, but you'd need to verify the specific source.

Question 2

Why the proposition 65 warning? Is this rice sprayed with chemicals?

Accepted Answer

I have no idea. I dont believe it is sprayed with chemicals.  Maybe its the bag it comes packed in. I for one pay no attention to the prop 65 warnings as they seem to be put on absolutely everything. I have eaten wild rice for more than 20 years with no adverse effects. This is the best on the market as far as I am concerned. Mark

Question 3

Is this Cultivated or naturally grown?

Accepted Answer

It says "Minnesota Grown."  I take that to mean cultivated.  I have been on a year's long search for wild rice that is actually wild and can no longer find any.  There was a company in rural MN that I bought from for many years that sold real wild, wild rice (actually a grass).  The grains I got from them were nearly an inch long.  The grain length described for this product is almost certainly cultivated.  As far as I know much cultivated wild rice is grown in MN and Canada but some comes from other places.  The traditional growing regions produce the best product.

Question 4

What is the carbohydrate/sugar content? Could it be used for brewing or distilling?

Accepted Answer

A half cup serving has 16 grams of carbs and .60 grams of sugar. Wild rice is actually considered a whole grain and not a rice. It just looks and cooks like rice, therefore the name. I dont know if you could brew with it. It is considered 75% carbohydrates according to the data I have read. It is very tasty mixed with mushrooms and onions. Mark

ASIN	B08GTXN8WG
Age Range Description	All Ages
Best Sellers Rank	#17,545 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #6 in Dried Wild Rice
Brand	Spicy World
Brand Name	Spicy World
Coin Variety 1	Wild Rice
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 972 Reviews
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Item Form	Grain
Item Length Description	Long
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Package Weight	2.73 kg
Item Weight	6 pounds
Manufacturer	Spicy World
Number of Items	1
Package Size Name	6 Pound
Serving Range	40-60 servings
Size	96 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Gluten Free, Natural
Unit Count	96 Ounce

Minnesota Grown Black Wild Rice 6 Pound Bag - Premium Quality, All Natural - by Spicy World

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