{"product_id":"northern-ontario-wild-rice-manoomin","title":"Northern Ontario Wild Rice (Manoomin)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested from the pristine lakes near Kapuskasing, Ontario, this authentic wild rice—traditionally known as \u003cem\u003emanoomin\u003c\/em\u003e—has been an important food for Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Despite its name, wild rice is not actually rice, but a nutritious aquatic cereal prized for its rich, nutty flavour and hearty texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally enjoyed with wild game, fish, and maple-sweetened stews, manoomin remains a versatile pantry staple that shines in soups, salads, grain bowls, and rice blends. Its distinctive flavour adds depth and character to both everyday meals and special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne dollar from every bag sold supports Menòbideg, an Indigenous-led social enterprise connected to the Birch Bite restaurant in the Algonquin Anishinabeg community of Kitigan Zibi. Through land-based education and outdoor science programs, Menòbideg helps connect youth with environmental stewardship and Anishinabe knowledge systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to make with it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast chicken, game birds, freshwater fish, soups, salads, grain bowls, and rice blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainably hand-harvested by the DePape family, who have been gathering wild rice from Northern Ontario lakes since 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003eSold in 300g bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by Almanac grain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almanac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47250424496212,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/2500\/5652\/files\/almanac_black_rice_934x_d8df4fc3-af56-4804-9970-dd4fece8bda5.webp?v=1782270340","url":"https:\/\/wildstreakfarm.ca\/products\/northern-ontario-wild-rice-manoomin","provider":"Wild Streak Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}