A true functional ingredient
The PubMed study highlights a high concentration of phenolic acids, which help neutralize free radicals. For food manufacturers and health-conscious consumers alike, this positions wild rice as a 'functional ingredient' that supports a clean-label, health-forward product.
Minerals milling strips away
Wild rice is a dense source of minerals often stripped away in the milling of other rices.
B-Vitamins: Rich in Folate and B6 for energy conversion.
Manganese: Vital for metabolism and bone structure.
Magnesium & Phosphorus: Crucial for bone mineral density.
Zinc: Essential for immune function.
Ancient grain | Whole grain
Unlike modern grains that have been heavily hybridized, the University of Minnesota recognizes wild rice as a true Ancient Grain and 100% Whole Grain — bran and germ intact.
The only cereal grain native to North America
Wild rice (Zizania) is not actually a rice — it's an annual aquatic grass native to Minnesota, and the only cereal grain indigenous to North America. It was officially designated the Minnesota State Grain on May 27, 1977 (MN Statute 1.148).
Minnesota law protects wild rice from genetic engineering. The MDA holds permit authority over any GMO wild rice release (MN Chapter 18), and a 2007 state law requires an environmental impact statement if any GMO wild rice permit is issued anywhere in the United States.
What that means for you: every grain we mill is non-GMO by law and by nature — a heritage food, not a hybridized commodity.
MN Statute 1.148 · MN Statute 30.49 · MN DNR Wild Rice Study
Nutritional Comparison.
Per 100g of cooked grain — wild rice vs. other popular varieties.
| Grain | Protein | Fiber | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Rice | 4.0g | 2.1g | 101 |
| Basmati Rice | 3.5g | 0.7g | 121 |
| Brown Rice | 2.6g | 1.8g | 112 |
| White Rice | 2.7g | 0.4g | 130 |
| Jasmine Rice | 2.5g | 0.3g | 129 |
Our Certifications
Select Canoe Wild Rice products are USDA Organic Certified, verified by an accredited third-party certifying agent.
USDA Organic Certified
Select Canoe Wild Rice products are certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program. Our organic wild rice is grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or GMOs — and processed separately at our Aitkin, MN mill to maintain certification integrity.
Non-GMO By Law
Wild rice is protected from genetic engineering under Minnesota state law. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture holds permit authority over any GMO wild rice release (MN Chapter 18), making every grain we mill non-GMO by law and by nature.