{"product_id":"organic-wild-rice-500g","title":"Organic Wild Rice 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild rice is botanically not rice at all — it is the seed of \u003cem\u003eZizania\u003c\/em\u003e, a genus of aquatic grass native to North America, traditionally harvested by Indigenous peoples from lakes and rivers. These certified organic wild rice from \u003cstrong\u003eJust Natural Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e have a dramatic appearance — long, slender, black-brown grains that split open when cooked to reveal a white interior — and a distinctive, nutty, slightly smoky flavour unlike any other rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild rice is nutritionally exceptional: providing \u003cstrong\u003e14g of protein per 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e (double most rice varieties), significant \u003cstrong\u003efolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ephosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ezinc\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emanganese\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside high fibre content and notable antioxidant activity from its dark pigment compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 500g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in grain salads, stuffings, soups, and pilafs. Excellent mixed 1:3 with white or brown rice for visual and textural contrast. Cook on its own in a 1:3 ratio for 45–55 minutes until the grains split open. Rest 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe idea — Wild Rice \u0026amp; Roasted Squash Salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook 150g wild rice (45–55 minutes), cool. Roast 1 small butternut squash (cubed) at 200°C for 30 minutes with olive oil, sage, and a pinch of chilli. Combine wild rice with squash, 50g dried cranberries, toasted pecans, baby spinach, and a dressing of orange juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey. A stunning autumnal salad with a remarkable range of textures and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutritional Values per 100g (dry)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1494 kJ \/ 357 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally high protein (14g\/100g — double most rice), high in folate (95mcg\/100g — 48% NRV), magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, and fibre. Very low in fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Wild Rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs wild rice really rice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — wild rice is the seed of Zizania aquatica, a different genus of aquatic grass to cultivated rice (Oryza sativa). It is native to North America and was a staple food for Indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes region for thousands of years. Despite not being true rice, it is used in the same culinary contexts and is one of the very few grains native to North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is wild rice so expensive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional wild rice is still hand-harvested from lakes and rivers in canoes, which is highly labour-intensive and subject to natural yield variation. Most commercially available wild rice is now cultivated in paddies, which reduces cost, but it remains more expensive than conventional rice varieties due to lower yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs rice gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — all rice and wild rice are naturally gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Natural Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49209686393084,"sku":"JNO8842","price":13.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/4683\/9207\/files\/JN313_large_52bc8a1b-8d5b-42ba-a68e-17065d06ef8d.jpg?v=1781812088","url":"https:\/\/econaturalproducts.co.uk\/products\/organic-wild-rice-500g","provider":"Eco Natural Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}