Nishiki rice
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Nishiki is a brand of California
-grown, medium grain rice
sold by JFC International
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In Japan, some unrelated breeds of rice also have "Nishiki" in their names, such as Yamada Nishiki
, which is used to brew sake.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
-grown, medium grain rice
Rice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
sold by JFC International
JFC International
JFC International is a major wholesaler and distributor of Asian food products. In addition to its own products, JFC International also imports branded products from other international companies. The company's official establishment was in 1958 and later named JFC International in 1978, however...
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In Japan, some unrelated breeds of rice also have "Nishiki" in their names, such as Yamada Nishiki
Yamada Nishiki
Yamada Nishiki is a short grain Japanese rice, famous for its use in high quality sake. It is particularly desired by sake brewers for its ability to absorb water and dissolve easily....
, which is used to brew sake.