Does it say if this rice is grown in california or japan or china? Also I am wondering why Lotus brand black rice has more vitamins/minerals?
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The Black Japonica Rice says "Manufactured and Distributed by Lundberg Family Farms, Richvale, CA." That sure sounds like a field blend from California. It is also "Verified non-GMO," which I doubt would be possible in Japan, and certainly not in China. As for the other brand, I have no idea but would suspect they add chemicals to their rice.
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If you Google the rice you will find tgat it us grown in California. This company has been in business over 3 decades. Again reading about the company will tell you more information. We happened on it one day and tried it. I do not like rice but love this as part of a meal. I see that buying the one grown in China could contain arsenic in it, but Lundberg does not. I know nothing about Lotus brand because I have never purchased it, only Lundberg.
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The packaging does not say where the rice is grown but the Lundberg Family Farms website has a FAQ which addresses this issue. According to their website, most of the rice comes from California, but some may come from the Southern US, when California supplies are not sufficient to meet their needs. Much of the wild rice comes from Minnesota. All of the rice is organic and non-GMO and is produced with 100% renewable energy.As for the issue of vitamins/minerals, I am not a plant scientist so I can only guess that it has to do with the growing environment and what the plants are fed while growing. The packaging does not say where the rice is grown but the Lundberg Family Farms website has a FAQ which addresses this issue. According to their website, most of the rice comes from California, but some may come from the Southern US, when California supplies are not sufficient to meet their needs. Much of the wild rice comes from Minnesota. All of the rice is organic and non-GMO and is produced with 100% renewable energy.As for the issue of vitamins/minerals, I am not a plant scientist so I can only guess that it has to do with the growing environment and what the plants are fed... » Read More The packaging does not say where the rice is grown but the Lundberg Family Farms website has a FAQ which addresses this issue. According to their website, most of the rice comes from California, but some may come from the Southern US, when California supplies are not sufficient to meet their needs. Much of the wild rice comes from Minnesota. All of the rice is organic and non-GMO and is produced with 100% renewable energy.As for the issue of vitamins/minerals, I am not a plant scientist so I can only guess that it has to do with the growing environment and what the plants are fed while growing. « Show Less
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On the package is printed, "Manufactured and distributed by Lundberg Family Farms, Richvale, CA." Vitamins/minerals? Who knows - measurements are probably not all that accurate from the start.
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I understand that the the seed originates in Japan. I do believe that the Lundberg Farm grows the rice, though. There is a site www.lundberg.com where you can go and ask a myriad of questions about it, if you prefer.
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The package only states California, but that might be where it is distributed.
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The Black Japonica package says "Manufactured and Distributed by: Lundberg Family Farms, Richvale, CA 95974." Their website www.lundberg.com may give more information. This is a blend of black and mahogany rice which may possibly affect the amount of vitamins/minerals as opposed to an all black rice.
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As just a consumer, I can't say for certain, but this company does own its own farms so I believe the rice is grown in the US.
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The company originates in Canada, but product of USA suggests it is most likely American rice
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Kelly, If you look for studies (rather than claims about non-existent studies) you'll get to the bottom of this. If interested, go to the website of ORYZA, the patent holder for rice-based formulas. The Japanese clinical studies were all based on rice--not comparisons to other types of extracts. The only known comparison study was done is a laboratory, and the results are totally irrelevant, yet this study is the basis for false claims about "clinical" superiority of rice ceramides. A translation of this work appears on the Oryza website. Check it out & you'll see!
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Yes! Excellent product and the best stainless steel one on the market! And no I do not work for Lotus Rice - but they are quality !
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No this rice is not organic .it is non GMO and Eco farmed whatever that means.The Japonica rice is often dyed so that would also loose it the organic status if that's the case.This rice is a blend of mahogany rice so it is not true Japonica . I have found Lundberg to be a pretty good product but I now only buy organic Japonica rice because of the Potential of dyes being used .
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Don't know where it was made. Japan or Korea, I think. I can tell you I haven't been able to get decent results when using this rice maker to cook brown rice. I've tried to vary the ration of water to rice in a number of ways. Each time the rice comes out very hard.
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The packaging is different from the "Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice" I purchased. What I purchased was wonderful. I do not know this packaging. The packaging with the Fu Dog is what I would recommend.
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California. This is from JFC's website about this rice: Nishiki - Premium Medium Grain RiceNishiki, the signature rice brand of JFC International Inc, is the premium medium grain rice grown with the rich soil and crystal clear water of California. When flavor and texture of the rice is crucial in cooking, Nishiki is the brand people look to. This along with consistent quality has made Nishiki the most popular rice brand today. Sushi experts agree that Nishiki is their number one choice.
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I don't know where that strain was from.- Jon the co-founder has been finding unique strains and helping the villages get enough product to ship- this was the first huge success they had, now they have fields all over and are in mass production of at least 4 strains of rice. I would check on their direct website. you will love every one of the unique types but they are all totally different.
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This is bomba rice. It's grown in the specific region of Calasparra, which allows the rice to be called Calasparra. It's supposed to have the best soil, amount of sunshine, right elevation, etc. to grow rice. But it is basically bomba rice.
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Good question but no clear answer. Most of the rice grown in the US is GMO. I do know that much.
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The web site says they grow their tea in Kagoshima, Japan which is south west of Shizuoka. Also the website has videos of ways to prepare this tea! I didn't know that before.
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it doesn't say on the the bag but does say that it is organic by the usda. they have a web site www.navitasnaturals.com-it probably would say there.ithink they are grown probably in ca.
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The product does say it is made in a city in Japan. It has been doing exceptionally well, not as good and my 10 years old Tiger rice maker. Buyers beware, most domestic and international products parts are made elsewhere, it may be assembled in Japan and then just label slapped.
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Scientifically Validated Since 2001 Doctor Recommended Brand (35 million+ doses consumed) Made in the USA with the Highest Levels of Natural Zeaxanthin 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee The Only Eye Vitamin Guaranteed to Increase MPOD (Macular Pigment Optical Density)And I don't know if the components are from China or if there is Soy. All i can say is that my wife swears this product helps her.
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My bags of medium grain brown rice say "Product of the USA" and provide Bob's Red Mill Oregon address. There's no mention of where in the U.S. the rice is grown or processed.