Lotus Foods Organic Dehraduni Basmati Rice - 30 Oz

Rice, Organic Dehraduni Basmati

Wholesome rice for a better life. Whole grain & gluten free. Rice is life. More crop per drop. USDA organic. Be part of the solution. Lotus Foods rices are selected for superior taste, fast and easy cooking, and nutritional value. We partner in fair trade with small family farmers to preserve local biodiversity and grow rice more sustainably. This means more wholesome rice choices for you and your family, a cleaner environment, and improved quality of life for farmers. Better for You: Dehraduni is regarded as the mother of all basmati. It is a landrace, which means it is locally adapted variety with a distinct identity of any formal origin and it lacks any formal crop improvement. Its famed flavor, fragrance and elongation are what elevated basmati rice to one of the world's most recognized and best-loved rices. Better for People: Due to the introduction of basmati hybrids, traditional Dehraduni has lost a lot of production area. With more crop per drop growing methods family farms in the Doon Valley of Uttarakhand, India, can achieve much higher yields at lower costs, while conserving water and labor. 50% less water + 90% less seed = 3X more rice. More Crop per Drop. Indonesian farmer Miyatty Jannah shows the difference between SRI (left) and conventionally grown rice (right). Better for the Planet: Flooding rice fields consumes up to 1/3 of the earth's annual renewable fresh water. Our producers use System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices, which require a lot less water and seed to produce more crop per drop. Women's workload is lightened and drained fields emit less methane. Do the Rice Thing: Every purchase of more crop per drop rice promotes women- and climate-friendly farming and preserves rice biodiversity. Non GMO Project verified. nongmoproject.org. ICS. Certified Fair Trade. FairTSA.org. Certified B Corporation. 100% Whole Grain: 60 g or more per serving. Do the Rice Thing: more crop per drop. A water smart & women strong way to grow rice. Lighten women's workload. Reduce methane gas emissions. Save +/- 500 gallons of water per bag. For simple and delicious recipes visit us online at lotusfoods.com. Certified organic by International Certification Services, Inc. Product of India.