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| Wild rice is easy to prepare, and the texture can be varied
to your liking - the longer it cooks, the softer and fluffier the
grains become. Simmering in broth or wine gives wild rice a
rich, full-bodied taste, and its flavor can be further enhanced by
adding sliced vegetables, chopped nuts, or fruit pieces. Wild
rice can be extended by combining it with brown or white rice.
Uncooked wild rice will keep almost indefinitely when stored in an
airtight container. Cooked, it will keep for 10-14 days
refrigerated, or can be frozen up to six months.
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Nutrition
That Counts
Wild rice is highly nutritious. In fact, thanks to
the optimal conditions under which it is grown, Mother Nature has
blessed this unusual grain with amazing qualities. Containing
more than 12% protein uncooked, wild rice is significantly more rich
in protein than common white rice or most other grains. It is
high in complex carbohydrates and is a good source of fiber.
In contrast, its sodium content is refreshingly low. Wild rice
also offers exquisite flavor. No wonder it has created such a
stir among today's health-conscious consumers! Wild rice is an
important component of a balanced diet.
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U.S.
Wild Rice Nutrients:
Based on 1/2 cup cooked wild rice Amount per Serving: |
| Calories |
320 |
| Calories
from fat |
10 |
| Total
Fat 1g |
2% |
| Saturated
Fat 0g |
0% |
| Trans
Fat 0g |
0% |
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| Cholesterol
0mg |
0% |
| Sodium
10mg |
0% |
| Total
Carbohydrate 68g |
23% |
| Sugars
1g |
0% |
| Dietary
Fiber 6g |
24% |
| Protein |
10g |
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| Vitamin
A |
0% |
| Vitamin
C |
0%
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| Calcium |
2%
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| Iron |
10%
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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