Organic, California, Lundberg Calrose medium grain brown rice. Delicious, mild, nutty flavor. An excellent entrée, exceptional for paella, salads, fried rice, stir-fries, risotto, sushi, rice balls, cereals, and grain patties. Completely versatile, Gluten Free Whole Grain. pareve
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Organic, California, Lundberg Calrose medium grain brown rice. The name ‘Cal’ indicates its California origin and production, while “rose” indicates it is medium-grain. Calrose rice is 80% of California’s rice production, with high demand for it in Asia.
Lundberg Medium Grain Brown Rice is completely nutritious 100% whole grain. It is grown by the Lundberg family that specializes in exceptional organic, wholesome, gluten free rice. It can be boiled, pressure cooked, baked, or steamed for a nutritious entrée or be combined with other whole grain, beans, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and fresh or dried vegetables. After cooking, its grains maintain their individuality, are soft and sticky, making it good for use in sushi and any brown rice recipe.
Rice Oryza sativa is a primary staple for six out of ten people on Earth. The health and nutritional benefits of brown rice are now widely recognized by scientists, medical practitioners, and nutritionist worldwide. These benefits are primarily due to its intact bran and germ layers providing beneficial protein, beneficial fats, fiber, B vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. In healthy diets brown rice builds energy, nourishes blood, and promotes good digestion.
USDA Human Nutrition Research Center at Tufts University say, “Whole grain regulates blood sugar by slowing down the conversion of complex carbohydrates to sugar. In fact, low-glycemic index food such as whole grain reduces hunger and can help to control weight.” Agriculture Research Service completed a study of more than 2,000 people concluding, “at least three or more servings of whole grain everyday could reduce the chances of developing metabolic syndrome - a condition marked by a combination of abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, poor blood sugar control, low HDL ‘good’ cholesterol and high blood fats.”