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Wild rice

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  • Wild rice is a seed from an aquatic grass, not true rice, and grows in North American wetlands.
  • It is nutritionally rich, containing high levels of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.
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Fun Fact! Wild rice is not true rice, but is in fact a seed of an aquatic grass that grows in North American wetlands. Click to read more.

Fun Fact! Wild rice is not true rice, but is in fact a seed of an aquatic grass that grows in North American wetlands. It is also nutrient rich, with high levels of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, such as manganese, zinc, and magnesium.

  1. Origins Wild Rice Company. Wild Rice vs. White Rice https://originswildriceco.ca/wild-rice-vs-white-rice/ (accessed 2025-09-05).

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