Ten 1 lb. bags Extra Fancy WILD RICE Fresh! Start Price USD 34.99 Current Price USD 34.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 05, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Minnesota See more about 'Ten 1 lb. bags Extra Fancy WILD RICE Fresh!' Description Ten, 1 lb bags of fresh EXTRA FANCY cultivated WILD RICE     Each One pound bag is individually sealed for added freshness  (Below picture is of only one 1 pound bag; you are purchasing 10 bags) All rice is from current harvest  (NOT old inventory) from a family owned and operated business (not imported and not from large factories) Comes with cooking instructions Makes great gifts that everyone appreciates   What is it? ·        Long known as the "Caviar of Grains", wild rice is not a rice, but actually a grain.  In fact, it is really an annual water-grass seed, "zizania aquatica."  It grows naturally and wild in the cold lakes and rivers of Minnesota and Canada, but in such limited quantities that there is less than 1 lb. available for each 100 people in the United States. ·        Now considered a delicacy throughout the world, wild rice was once known only to Native Americans and still holds very special meaning in Native American culture. ·        During late August and early September - the Month of the Wild Rice Moon - the rice is harvested.   Wild Rice is harvested green, and placed in long narrow rows about 10 inches in depth in a curing yard. While the wild rice is in the curing rows, the chlorophyll dissipates from the plant.  To prevent damage to the seed, the process involves turning constantly, and adding water to closely approximate its natural watery repository. ·        From the curing yard the browned rice kernel with its seed hull intact goes to the parchers where the moisture is dried out. During this process, the starches gelatinize and the characteristic roasted nutty flavor is developed.  From the parchers, the rice is hulled, removing the fibrous hull, exposing only the shiny black wild rice seed   Quality ·        This wild rice is the top of the line – Extra Fancy.   Wild rice is graded.  The best is "Extra fancy."  It is the longest rice with the greatest girth.  The next lower size is "long grain", followed by "medium grain”, followed by "short" (sometimes called "broken").  Generally, the lower grades are sold to institutions and mixed with white rice or other foods. ·        Some people indicate that the color is an indication of quality or taste.  This is not true. The color is only an indication of the processing treatment.  Something else one reads is about “wood parched.”  Some people may in fact use wood for heating as opposed to gas, oil, electric, but regardless of the fuel used, parching is still a drying process and the smoke from the wood, gas, etc. does not touch the rice.  Therefore it makes absolutely no difference how it is parched (i.e. your furnace can burn wood, oil, gas, but the warm that circulates through your house never comes in contact with the fuel exhaust because of the heat exchanger)   Taste ·        A deep nutty flavor, with a crisp aroma   Healthy ·        It is a naturally healthy food with no cholesterol and with only one half gram of fat in 3/4 of a cup. It is also high in fiber, and has good nutritional value.  Wild Rice has a higher protein, vitamin and mineral content than processed white rice.  In fact, it has twice the protein content of polished white rice.   Based on 70g (1/2 cup) cooked wild rice Protein            4.0g Fat                  0.4g Dietary Fiber 1.0g Total Carbohydrates 23.5gCalories         114 Minerals: Calcium          7.6mg Phosphorus   103.0mg Iron                  0.5mg Potassium      67.6mg Zinc                 1.2mg Sodium           1.0mg Vitamins: Riboflavin       0.1mg Niacin             1.5mg (Source: Cargill Analytical Services)   Storage / Cooking: ·        Wild rice can be stored indefinitely in tightly sealed containers.  Remember, for added convenience, each one pound bag is sealed separately. ·        Wild rice triples or more in size, so a little goes a long way! 1 cup of raw wild rice makes 3 to 4 cups cooked wild rice. 1 lb. of wild rice measures about 2 and 3/4 cups. 1 cup of wild rice increases to about 4 cups when cooked (enough for 6 servings). 1 lb. of wild rice will expand to 10 to 12 cups when cooked, or enough to feed 20 to 24 ·        Wild rice can be used in a multitude of dishes, from everyday cooking to gourmet creations.  There are a multitude of web sites that offer very tasty and delightful recipes   Cooking Instructions: This rice has not been processed and therefore does not have a quick cook time.  One is to add 4 cups of water for every cup of rice. Once the water boils, one is to let the rice simmer for 50 to 55 minutes. Someone people have better results with a non-stick pan although I have personally never found it necessary to use one. History:         ·        Wild rice was a staple food of the Souix and Chippewa.  ·        Wild rice is the only grain native to North America. ·        Wild rice is Minnesota's state grain.     Shipping & Handling ·        United States : Shipping will originate directly from the growers who are located in Minnesota (Zip code 56636). UPS shipping comes with a tracking number and a shipping guarantee/insurance.  UPS also requires a street address for delivery. It will not go to a post office box. USPS shipping goes out in Priority. It does not come with a tracking number or insurance Remember, USPS is generally cheaper. If you want this service, and you use PAYPAL, you make the selection when paying (upon checkout) To Canada: will go via USPS in a flat rate priority box.; Again, no insurance and no tracking number      Remaining international: Please write and ask for quote before bidding!! Shipping will cost a fortune!!    RULES FOR AUCTION Please Do not bid on item if you believe that you may change your mind after bidding. Do ask any questions, I want you to be fully satisfied with your purchase Thanks! Please pay with PAYPAL, money order, cashiers check or personal check.  Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!