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Stainless Steel Rice Cooker and Assortment of Heirloom Rice from Lotus Foods

Item Number
108
Estimated Value
120 USD
Sold
141 USD to pmee7cd2a
Number of Bids
19  -  Bid History

Item Description

Not all rice cookers are created equal.  Sure, they may look similar, but look closer.  You will see that the Lotus Foods Rice Cooker and Steamer has a rice cooking pot and steaming tray that are both constructed completely out of stainless steel.  Not just a stainless steel coating, but made completely from this perfect cooking material that is the healthiest choice for all your rice cooking and steaming preparations.  Your rice and vegetables only come in contact with the stainless steel cooking surface.  
  • 12 cup capacity rice cooker with 100% stainless steel cooking pot and steaming tray
  • Stainless steel preserves flavor and nutritional value, does not absorb odors, is non-reactive, and will not tarnish or rust
  • A safe alternative to aluminum and non-stick cooking surface
  • Simple 1-2-3 cooking and fast, easy clean up; One year warranty
  • Includes: Rice cooker, stainless steel inner cooking pot & steaming tray, glass lid & rice paddle
     
Organic Forbidden Rice
  • Referred to as 'longevity rice', Forbidden Rice was once reserved for the emperors of China.  Treasured for its deep purple color and delicious roasted nutty taste, it's a natural source of antioxidants called anthocyanins, the same purple pigments found in blueberries and acai.  
    • 100% Organic, Kosher, Gluten Free, Vegan and 100% Whole Grain
    • High in minerals: magnesium, molybdenum and phosphorus
    • Good daily source of protein, fiber, manganese and complex carbohydrates
    • Non-GMO Project Verified
    Bhutan Red Rice
    Grown at 8,000 feet on the steep mountainsides of the Paro Valley, this Himalayan heirloom rice is irrigated with mineral-rich glacier water.  The only whole grain rice that cooks in only 20 minutes.  
    • Himalayan heirloom rice, irrigated with mineral-rich glacier water offers a russet color and complex nutty flavor
    • Exported from Bhutan--the only nation to measure its well-being using a Gross National Happiness index
    • Price premiums translate directly into more income, better health, and brighter prospects for these families
    • Sourced with fair trade practices and to preserve local biodiversity
    Organic Volcano Rice
    A colorful blend of prized traditional brown and red rice, grown on West Java's mineral-rich volcanic soil.  Aromatic and nutrient-dense, Volcano Rice cooks in only 30 minutes, producing moist and tender grains.  
    • Kosher, Gluten Free, Vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified and 100% whole grain
    • A blend of traditional aromatic West Java rices grown on volcanic soils rich in magnesium, manganese and zinc
    • Cooks in 30 Minutes
    • Produced with System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices, requiring less water and seeds for "More Crop Per Drop"
    Organic Brown Mekong Flower Rice
    This popular Cambodian jasmine rice is called Phka Malis, which means jasmine flowers.  Leaving the germ and bran layer intact gives this rice its high nutritional value.  With its pleasant soft texture, you won't think you're eating a whole grain!
    • Gluten Free and 100% Whole Grain
    • Vegan and Kosher
    • Non-GMO Project Verified
    • Produced with System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices, requiring less water and seeds for "More Crop Per Drop"
    • Sourced with fair trade practices and to preserve local biodiversity
    • Grown on small family plots by members of the Damrei Romeal Organic Producers Federation, Takeo Province
    • Whole grain rice offers a rich nutty taste with a soft texture.
    For more information on Lotus Foods and their variety of heirloom rice products visit www.lotusfoods.com.

Item Special Note

Lotus Foods supports sustainable agriculture by promoting production of traditional heirloom rice varieties, many of which may otherwise have become extinct, while enabling the small family rice farmer to earn an honorable living.