Buddy's Mercantile

Hand Parched Wild Rice

Hand parched wild rice is 'hand dried' by stirring it over a fire. It is lighter in color and cooks in about 30 minutes. It's also called 'Fast Cook' rice. Product of Canada.
Natural Lake Wild Rice

100% Natural Lake Rice is dark in color and has the largest grains. It has about a 70 minute cook time. Product of Canada.
Broken Grain Wild Rice

Broken Grain Wild Rice is just what it says, 'broken' grain. It's bits and pieces. It works well in soups and in dishes that need 'a little something'. It cooks up in about 20-25 minutes. Product of Canada.
Minnesota Long Grain Wild Rice

100% cultivated Minnesota Long Grain Wild Rice. 50-60 minute cook time.

WILD RICE

Scientific name: zizania palustris
Naturally gluten-free
Minnesota official state grain
Wild rice is actually a water-loving annual grass that produces a nutty-flavored seed. Despite its name, it has no relation to the rice plant.

720 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616. (218) 834-3303