steveindenver 0 Posted October 22, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted October 22, 2006 Planning Thanksgiving and thinking about a wild rice stuffing. I've heard wild rice IS and ISN'T gluten free. Anyone know? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nini Posted October 22, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted October 22, 2006 hmmm, wild rice isn't actually "rice" it is a grass, I don't think it has gluten in it naturally, but some brands may have some in it... as with anything, it's always a good idea to check with the manufacturer if you have any doubts. Link to post Share on other sites
flagbabyds 4 Posted October 22, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted October 22, 2006 i eat wild rice ALL the time and i have never found one that has gluten, it is much more flavorfull than brown or white rice, but ues always chck with the company. Molly Link to post Share on other sites
tarnalberry 314 Posted October 22, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted October 22, 2006 Yep, plain ol' wild rice is gluten-free. If you're using it in a stuffing, I would encourage you to combine it with brown rice (for taste) and arborio rice (for texture). I find that a 1:2:1 (wild:brown:arborio) ratio works well. The wild rice will give you a nutty, chewy taste and texture, the brown rice will give an earthy taste, and the arborio will add a creaminess that is reminscent of bread based stuffings. (It's a stove-top cook, however, and you'll have to stir frequently, as this is technically a risotto.) *Note: medium or short grain brown rice works better than long grain, again, for the creamy texture aspect. Tiffany aka "Have I Mentioned Chocolate Lately?" Inconclusive Blood Tests, Positive Dietary Results, No Endoscopy G.F. - September 2003; C.F. - July 2004 Hiker, Yoga Teacher, Engineer, Painter, Be-er of Me Bellevue, WA Link to post Share on other sites
lovegrov 151 Posted October 23, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted October 23, 2006 Any plain wild rice will be gluten-free, but, for instance, Uncle Ben's flavoring packet for its wild rice has wheat in it. So you have to watch what it is you're eating. richard Link to post Share on other sites
steveindenver 0 Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted October 23, 2006 Thanks, everyone. Much appreciated. Be well. Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Karen 9 Posted October 23, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi Steve! Just wanted to add - there's no such thing as a dumb question on this site! Don't worry about a question sounding silly, all questions have merit...... Karen Karen positive bloodwork, positive biopsy Celiac, collagenous colitis, hypothyroidism endometriosis (at age 20) spinal stenosis (early 20's) Biopsy August 2006 confirmed complete villous atrophy despite being gluten-free for years and bloodwork within range showing compliance with diet. Doctor has confirmed diagnosis of Refractory Celiac Sprue. Endoscopy also showed numerous stomach ulcers, have started taking Losec. Mother to Eileen 13 yrs Rhiannon 8 yrs Daniel & Connor 6 yr twin boys...... "Joyfulness keeps the heart and face young. A good laugh makes us better friends with ourselves and everybody around us." Orison Swett Marden Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. -- Victor Borge "An optimist laughs to forget. A pessimist forgets to laugh." Tom Nansbury "Doctor to patient: I have good news and bad news. The good news is that you are not a hypochondriac." Unknown Link to post Share on other sites
jkmunchkin 1 Posted October 23, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted October 23, 2006 i eat wild rice ALL the time and i have never found one that has gluten, it is much more flavorfull than brown or white rice, but ues always chck with the company. What brands do you buy? Jillian Positive Blood test and Biopsy Inflamed stomach lining Gluten free since July 6, 2005 Tarrytown, NY "Sometimes being a b$tch is all a woman has to hold onto." - Dolores Claiborne Link to post Share on other sites
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