Wild Rice 200g

Wild Rice 200g

Wild rice is the seed of a wild plant native to North America, which thrives in cold climates (e.g. in Canada, which supplies almost all of Europe). It belongs to the grass family, a large plant family that includes all cereals (wheat, barley, rice, etc.), corn, as well as many wild plants (quinoa, amaranth, etc.).

Many times, because of its color, we confuse it with brown or shorter black rice, but by checking the shape of the grains (wild rice is thin and long, the others are short and plump), we understand that they are different rice varieties. Rich in good quality characteristics, we prefer it because it is a source of dietary fiber and proteins, for its high concentration of antioxidants, and its low gluten content. Specifically:

It is rich in proteins

The dark brown color is due to the outer husk, where most of its nutrients, including proteins, are found. Even after cooking, which destroys a percentage of the proteins, wild rice has double or triple the protein content compared to (also cooked) white rice.

Energy: 1494kj | 357kcal 

Total Fat: 1.1g

Saturated Fat: 0.2g

Carbohydrates: 68.7g

Sugars: 2.5g

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g

Protein: 14.7g

Salt: 0.02g

*Nutrition Facts based on 100g.