Red rice is a variety of rice that keeps its outer bran layer during milling, which gives it a reddish brown color and a firmer bite than white rice. So what is red rice, exactly? It starts out the same as any other paddy, but instead of polishing away the bran completely, only a light milling is done. This leaves the color and much of the grain’s natural texture intact.

Because the bran stays on, the grain takes a little longer to cook and holds its shape well once done. It works well in everyday meals, salads, and dishes where a firmer, nuttier grain is preferred over soft white rice. At our mill, it is sourced and processed to meet the standards buyers expect for both retail and bulk export orders.