Lundberg Countrywild, Gourmet Blend, Whole Grain Brown Rice, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6)

by Lundberg

Product Features

• Want rice that's rich and tasty for your next meal? Put Countrywild on the table
• This outstanding blend of Wehani, long grain brown rice and Black Japonica has plenty of fragrance, color and flavor with an attractive separateness of grain
• A gluten-free, kosher and vegan product
• Gluten Free

Product Description

Lundberg Countrywild is a aromatic blend of three brown rices, grown by the Lundberg Family in Richvale, California. All the varieties have their nutritious bran and germ layers intact.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000G7X0MW
• UPC: 073416090101
• Item model number: 09010 /12/1#
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,963 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #8 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Beans & Grains > Rice > Brown Rice
  • #43 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Beans & Grains > Grains

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious and Nutritious, November 12, 2009

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rwizard "rwizard" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lundberg Countrywild, Gourmet Blend, Whole Grain Brown Rice, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

From all I have ever been able to learn, Lundberg is a first class operation. I have tried (I think) every rice and rice blend that they offer, over the years that I have been buying their products. While I didn't always care for a particular variety, it was never an issue of quality, just a matter of personal preference.

There is one problem, which is not Lundberg's fault, but is worth noting. Too often, in local grocery stores, the Lundberg product does not turn over fast enough to avoid a decline in quality. I assume it is caused by a fermentation of the whole grain (not a problem with lesser rices because much of the "good stuff" is removed). The symptoms are a bag which is swollen, and rice which tastes a bit like Play-Doh smells. Play-Doh 24 Pack of Colors In order to avoid this problem, I started ordering my Lundberg on-line, and storing the extra bags in my freezer or refrigerator until used. So, buying it here (which is a little cheaper than Lundberg's on-line store) is a good way to go. If you want to buy just one bag to try at your local grocery store, check the bag carefully, and if it tastes like Play-Doh when you get home with it, that bag was too old.

Of all the Lundberg products, Countrywild is my absolute favorite. It is a nice blend of flavors, and I sometimes eat a bowl of it for my entire meal. It has a good flavor to it, but it is not as intense as some of the other varieties.

One more thing. For years I was frustrated with obtaining a good result when cooking whole grain rice. I finally tried a pressure rice cooker instead of the more common non-pressure methods. It really made a huge difference, and if you are a rice lover, you may want to try something like this Sanyo ECJ-PX50S 5-Cup Micro-Computerized Pressure Rice Cooker and Steamer or if your budget can stand it, Zojirushi NP-HTC18 Induction Heating 10-Cup Pressure Rice Cooker and Warmer

(I use the Sanyo and like it pretty well. A search on "pressure rice cooker" here, or a visit to any large Asian store, will reveal other makes and models, but there are no inexpensive pressure type rice cookers because of the substantial construction and safety requirements.)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just the BEST Wild Rice!, November 17, 2009

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Tivette (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lundberg Countrywild, Gourmet Blend, Whole Grain Brown Rice, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

This is the BEST wild rice blend on the market! Comes out perfectly every time whether in a rice cooker or on the stove. Delicious with all kinds of dishes from game to delicate fish--always easy to prepare and always great tasting! Wonderful price for enough to keep on hand and store.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great flavor, December 2, 2009

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Retired Geek (Salt Lake City, UT United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lundberg Countrywild, Gourmet Blend, Whole Grain Brown Rice, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

I really like this rice blend. I cook it in my electric steamer using vegetable broth instead of water, and it always comes out great. The 6-pack is a lot of rice though - if you don't eat rice frequently, you may want to store the bags in the freezer.