Red Rice: Heirloom Variety
This native rice is something special – a rice variety with a story.
As an heirloom variety, this rice has been passed on from one generation to the next. Farmers make it a point to save seeds for future planting or for sharing with their fellow farmers. Here in the Philippines, this variety is cultivated in the healthy, fertile soils of the mountainous regions of Negros Island.
This variety is grown by small farmers committed to good health, quality foods, ethical fair trade and eco-friendly sustainable farming practices.
“Heirloom” means that this particular type is passed on from one generation to the next.Seeds are saved by farmers for future planting or distribution to other farmers.
Native variety
 
HEALTH BENEFITS (as studies have shown)
Counters histamine, helping asthma and allergy sufferers
Modulates hormone levels in bone-building and metabolism
Prevents fat production in muscles
Helps lower blood pressure
Protects liver and detoxifies tissues from heavy metals
Helps control diabetes
Strengthens the immune system
 
Red Rice: Whole Grain
This Heirloom red rice is unpolished whole grain, milled to remove the hull from the kernel but retain the rice bran layer and the germ. This gives it a nutty flavor and a chewy texture. This variety also has a lower glycemic index; it’s also more nutritious because the bran is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
This variety is grown by small farmers committed to good health, quality foods, ethical fair trade and eco-friendly sustainable farming practices.
Unpolished Red Heirloom Rice
Bran remains on grain giving it its “dark red” color
Whole grain rice, which retains nutrients
Rich flavor and taste that is different from polished red rice