A Granular Look at Wild Rice

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A Granular Look at Wild Rice

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Nov 25, 2021

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This North American grain is technically neither rice nor truly wild, but has been cared for and harvested by indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science behind wild rice.
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Nov 25, 2021

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A Granular Look at Wild Rice

A Granular Look at Wild Rice

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