TRUSTED USA BRAND - Andy's Middlins are rice kernels broken during the milling process with a firm texture. Andy's is well-known for producing Gluten-free rice in the mineral and nutrient-enriched peaty fields of Georgetown, South Carolina. Natural Freshwater from River Irrigation is used for sustainable farming and preserving underground water resources. DELICIOUS & TASTY - Middlin is a smaller rice kernel that cooks deliciously with its natural flavor. The creamy texture makes great rice grits and risotto. Our chef-recommended rice is equally delicious with curries, soups, meats, and desserts. For optimal flavor, please keep it in the refrigerator after you open up the seal. FREE FROM ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS - If you’re health conscious & prefer only natural intakes then our gluten free rice is perfect for you. Andy’s personally curated rice middlins are gluten-free, Non-GMO, and low in fat. No preservatives or salts are added to ensure an authentic taste missing from your meal. FRESHLY HARVESTED IN THE USA - After using all minimally processed methods to grow and harvest the crop, the rice is dried, cleaned and milled in small batches to preserve real-freshness. From the sowing to the packing, we make sure to use the finest quality seed and keep it natural and minimally processed to preserve the flavor so that you get a great culinary experience and authentic taste in every bite. BEYOND THE RICE - White House Farms is committed to providing traditional, and authentic flavors that are forgotten and missing from your meals. At White House Farms we utilize traditional crop rotation in the land steward program and freshwater to keep the land alive and produce original flavor. Andy’s Charleston Gold Rice Middlins is a premium quality, firm textured kernel with a natural aroma and taste. Our Charleston Gold heirloom variety tastes amazing. Middlins are the kernels broken during processing. In past centuries they were highly prized by cooks in the low country of South Carolina. While maintaining the amazing taste and aromatics of its brother rice's, the smaller kernels cook up creamier, making wonderful rice grits and Risotto dishes. It is low in fat, gluten-free, non-GMO, with no added preservatives or salts, making it an excellent choice for all types of buyers, including vegans and koshers. White House Farms is a family-owned business and produces Gluten-Free, and Verified Non-GMO heirloom rice varieties. Our farm is located in the heart of the historic rice-belt region of Georgetown County, South Carolina, which has been famous for rice harvesting since the 18th century. The rice is harvested on natural and mineral-rich peaty fields with fresh river water that enhances the taste and gives an incomparable aroma. Per Dr David Shield who is Chairman of The Carolina Gold Rice Foundation, In the late 20th century Americans turned to aromatic rice. Whether it was the earthy perfume of Basmati (popularized by health food stores as early as the 1970s) or the floral splendor of Jasmine (made popular by the Thai restaurant boom of the 1980s), diners began ordering rice that excited the nose. Until this change in taste, Americans preferred non-aromatic rices–rices whose wholesome texture, ability to marry disparate flavors in Jambalayas and perloos, and subtly of flavor permitted them to be consumed day after day. Carolina Gold Rice was the non-aromatic standard for over a century. At the end of the 20th century Dr. Buford Merle Shepard of Clemson University and Dr. Gurdev Kush of IRRI collaborated in breeding an aromatic version of Carolina Gold. Using old school pedigree breeding techniques they created a short stature gold hulled rice with the