Yes, wild rice is naturally gluten-free, making it an excellent grain option for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
We often receive questions about the freshness of our sweetgrass/sage. Please refer to our blog post that explains the drying process of our smudge.
All products listed on our website are also available for purchase on-site and can be picked up locally, allowing you to save on shipping if you are in the 218 area!
Yes, Nawapo is owned by the Red Lake Nation, and we are happy to offer band members an in-store discount. Visit our location within KC’s Best wild rice warehouse at 1211 Industrial Drive, Bemidji, to enjoy your discount!
Our team has crafted an informative blog post outlining various methods for cooking wild rice. You can find the article here.
Yes, Nawapo has a display set up at our warehouse in the Bemidji Industrial Park. Feel free to visit and pick up your order or shop from our displayed selection!
Wild rice has an incredibly long shelf life and rarely expires when properly sealed, keeping it free of dust and contaminants. Cooked wild rice should be refrigerated and consumed within 4-6 days.
What does the badge mean? Sellers have the opportunity to pursue badging that indicates they’ve made a certain number of sales, have a good rating, and have verified their tribal affiliation.
What does authentic indigenous mean? First off, thanks for being here! When we say authentic indigenous we are referring to North American Indigenous people which has ranges of tribes from Southwestern United States and Florida to Canada and from Coast to Coast.