Alter Eco Organic Hom Mali Jasmine Rice, 16 Ounce Pouch (Pack of 8)
Fair Trade. Thailand: Surin Cooperative. Fair Trade Certified. Vacuum packed for preserved freshness. Alter Eco Thai Rice (Hom Malee variety) is a rain-fed grain that has a soft delicate texture and a natural jasmine fragrance. It is grown exclusively in the fertile soils of Surin, a province in the East of Thailand situated along the Cambodian border. This particular region has the ideal combination of soil and climatic conditions required to produce premium rice. Farmers of the Agrarian Cooperative of Surin cultivate the Alter Eco Thai Rice using traditional farming methods that ensure quality and respect for the environment. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides have been replaced with organic fertilizers and natural plant extracts to produce this naturally scented jasmine rice. Alter Eco takes fair trade a step further by supplementing the fair trade minimum revenue paid to farmers with an additional Alter Eco developmental premium, managed by the members, was invented in a factor for the processing and packaging of rice. They can now export directly, no longer having to rely on costly middlemen, In addition, profit from sales is being used to obtain organic certification and provide training programs. Alter Eco Products: Alter Eco offers a complete range of sustainably delicious fair trade products (coffee, tea, rice, quinoa, hearts of palm), the majority of which are organic. This fragrant rice can be used to liven up any dish. Fair Trade Certified by TransFair USA. Country of Origin: Thailand.