Product Review: Lotus Foods
March 12th, 2010 | Posted by in ReviewThe Winner is: Melissa
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- “Established in 1995, Lotus Foods is a specialty rice company that has pioneered the introduction of exotic rice handcrafted on small family farms in remote areas of the world such as Bhutan, Bangladesh, and China, into the US market. Each rice varietal is distinguished by its terroir* and treasured for its distinctive cooking quality, taste, texture, aroma, color, and nutritional value (source)“
Lotus Foods sent me a few samples of their exotic rices. I was delighted to find that the package included:
- Bhutanese Red Rice- We tried the Bhutanese Red Rice the other night and it was absolutely delicious. This rice is a short grain rice has a great nutty flavor
- Forbidden Rice- this rice is black which makes it so much fun to eat because the color makes the dish interesting.
- Jade Pearl Rice- I haven’t tried this one yet but it is described as “When cooked, this premium rice produces the aroma of a bamboo forest, a light vanilla taste, and an explosion of health giving nutrients.” (source)
- Cambodian Mekong Flower Rice- this rice was really floral and nutty
- Indonesian Volcano Rice- I also have yet to try this but it sounds amazing: “Volcano Rice is a colorful blend of nutrient-dense brown and red rice. Reputed to restore vitality due to its high mineral and fiber content, the Javanese favor this healthy rice for its satisfying wholesome flavor.” (source)
Lotus Foods sent me a few big bags and some one cup samples so now I am going to give you a chance to win 3 one cup samples. Enter by March 15, 2010 at 8am- update since I have an appointment I will not be around to pick the winner at 8am so you will have until 8PM. (P.S. Unfortunately this giveaway will only be open to U.S. residence)
To Enter:
- Visit the Lotus Foods website and let me know which flavor you’d like to try.
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Disclaimer: Lotus Foods provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
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i would love to try the forbidden rice!
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I would love to try the Kalijira Rice brown rice. Sounds lovely especially as an alternative to basmati rice!
The Madagascar Pink Rice sounds good
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I would love to try the china black rice. I bet the purple color would add such visual appeal to dishes!
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And on twitter!
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The Jade Pearl sounds enticing. I’d love to try it. It sound like it would be scruptous as a rice pudding or for breakfast porridge style dish. Nomnomnom!
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I follow on facebook, cause you’re fabulous.
I would like to try Forbidden Rice.
I am so curious about the jade pearl, the descriptions sounds great and the photos ont hr website helped! (O:
I would love to try the Forbidden Rice, just because it sounds like I shouldn’t!
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Oh I’ve seen that stuff in the stores before….looks tasty. The Organic Forbidden rice looks cool since I’ve never had black rice before!
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I just tweeted about this giveaway too! (@tanyatheviolist)
wow! you are so stoked. What a great product to be asked to review. how fun. I’d love to try the volcano rice – just the name alone sounds so amazing!
The Indonesian Volcano Rice and the Forbidden Rice both sound really interesting and good! I’d love to try either.
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