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Wild rice has been eaten by people since prehistoric times. “Manoomin”, as the Indians call it, grows predominantly in the lakes and streams of the Great Lakes region. Today, Minnesota is the world's first producer of cultivated wild rice, providing one of the world's largest supplies of hand harvested and cultivated wild rice.
Wild rice is actually an aquatic grass. It has had many names over the years. The English called it Indian rice, while the French thought it was more like an oat and called it folle avoine. Other names include blackbird oats, water oats and squaw rice.
Wild rice has a pleasing, chewy texture and nutty flavor. Use in place of potatoes or rice; in dressings, casseroles, soups, salads, and desserts. This grain has a high protein and carbohydrate content, and is very low in fat.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
4.5 stars
(based on 4 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Flavorful(3), Healthy(3)
Describe Yourself:
Health conscious(3)
will buy again
By cheeselover
from VA on 10/23/2008
from VA on 10/23/2008
Gift:
No
Pros:
Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable
Best Uses:
Cooking
Describe Yourself:
Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Grey Owl Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice:
great rice for a lot of dishes
excellent but too expensive
By jim from rochester NY on 7/13/2008
Pros:
Exotic, Flavorful, Healthy
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Health Conscious
Comments about Grey Owl Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice:
excellent, endangered food. Too pricey
Great Wild Rice
By Pat the swimmer
from Darien, GA on 1/21/2008
from Darien, GA on 1/21/2008
Pros:
Exotic, Flavorful, Healthy
Cons:
Delicate
Best Uses:
Cooking
Describe Yourself:
Health Conscious, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Grey Owl Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice:
Was really good. Cooked it with left over turkey from Christmas.
grey owl wild rice
By diane from belleaire, fla on 2/28/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Grey Owl Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice:
This is excellent wild rice.