Get Wild!
Bear’s Den is proud to share one of our most valued traditional foods with you – Manoomin – Wild Rice!
High in protein, low in fat, good fibre and a nutritional value higher than most grains; the taste alone is enough to tell you why the Anishinaabeg have treasured this “water grass” for millennia!
Wild Rice (Manoomin)
Manoomin – Wild Rice (Zizania palustris) – has been a staple food of the Anishinaabeg for centuries. Grown & harvested on the shallow edges of lakes and waterways, it is high in protein, very low in fat and has a nutritional value is higher than many other grains!
Bear’s Den is proud to share this traditional food with our customers.
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