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Skriven 2008-05-12 14:17:05 av mark lewis (1:3634/12.0)
   Kommentar till text 6813 av JIM WELLER (1:123/140)
Ärende: BULK PURCHASES  80508
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 ML> we have (finally) found some basmati rice in our area... it 
 ML> seems to be whole long grain stuff as it has to soak for two 
 ML> hours before an hour of cooking it...

 JW> Polished white basmati cooks up like any other long grain rice. You
 JW> must have unpolished brown rice? Even then it should be cooked in
 JW> 30-45 minutes tops after soaking.

let's see... [/me grabs clear, square, plastic jug of rice]

[front label]

       Deer
   Organic Brown
   Basmati Rice

      S1  S2

 NET WT 6 LB (2/7 KG)



S1 and S2 are seals... i cannot read S1 at all but it is a gold circle with an
internal blue circle containing what appears to be a head of grain on the
stalk... S2 is a white and green seal that says "USDA ORGANIC"...



[left side label - spelling and punctuation are accurate ;) ]

Cooking Instructions

Rinse and soak the Brown Basmati Rice for 2 hours before cooking for best
results.

Cooking time for gas or electric appliances may vary.

Rice Cooker: Add 3 cups of water for each cup of soaked rice cooker. Cook till
cooking is complete. Wait for a few minutes for steam to settle, remove lid and
serve.

Open Pot: In an open pot boil 5 cups of water for each cup of soaked rice. Add
the soaked rice, stirring occasionally. Cook on medium-high heat for 15
minutes, based on your stove. Drain excess water and cook for 5 minutes on very
low heat. Cook until rice is soft.

Closed Pot: Add 4 cups of water for each cup of soaked rice in a pot. Bring the
water to boil and then add soaked rice. Cover the pot, and lower the heat to
low. Cook for 20 minutes, based on your stove. Shut off the stove and let the
rice stand in the covered pot for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and serve.

Distributed By:
Best Foods, Inc.
Edison NJ 08817
Phone: (866)890-4800



[right side label]

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 cup (48g)
Servings Per Container about: 56
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Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 Calories from Fat
             % Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g                0%
 Saturated Fat 0g             0%
 Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg               0%
Sodium 0mg                    0%
Total Carbohydrate 44g       14%
 Dietary Fiber 2g             2%
 Sugars 0g
Protein 4g
================================
Vitamin A   0%    Vitamin C   0%
Thiamin     0%    Riboflavi   0%
Niacin      0%    Calcium     2%
Iron        4%    Folic Acid  0%

*Percent Daily Values are based
on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily
values may be higher or lower
depending on your callories needs.

Use within 2 months after opening
and store unconsumed rice at 40f

    Product of Pakistan

Printed by Shree Ji Printing (201)842-9500



that's it... i guess i was off on the cooking time a tad but this is also the
first time that i've actually read the label, too ;)  i don't know where i got
the "hour of cooking" from unless it was from talk and knowing that brown rice
can take quite a while to cook... i suspect it came from talking with my dad as
we glanced over the label when he was proudly showing me that he had found some
basmati rice... this after i had mentioned wanting to try some other rices than
just the plain "stuff" you get when you "just grab a bag of rice"...

i've not cooked any yet but kinda plan to do so soon... just gotta figure out
something to go with it :)

)\/(ark

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