BotanMusenmai Calrose Rice, 5 Pound

This rice is a standout for sushi because of its medium-grain structure—it gets that nice balance of stickiness without being as gluey as short-grain varieties like Japanese sushi rice, though it’s a close cousin. The "Extra Fancy" part isn’t just marketing fluff; it’s the highest quality tier for Calrose under U.S. grading, meaning you’re getting clean, mostly unbroken grains with minimal defects. Milled in California keeps it local and fresh if you’re in the States, and the kosher certification is a bonus for folks who need that assurance.

I've tried quite a few rice brands, and this Botan Calrose has become a kitchen staple. The grains cook up perfect every time - tender with just the right amount of stickiness. It works great in stir-fries, and I love how it doesn't turn mushy when I pack it for lunch the next day.What really sold me is how it picks up flavors without losing its texture. Plus, the 5lb bag lasts a good while and stays fresh in my pantry. Yes, you might pay a bit more than store brands, but it's worth it for the consistent quality.If you cook Asian dishes regularly or just want reliable rice, this one deserves a spot in your pantry.

Quality, taste, value

Being from Hawaii, rice is a staple in our home. After moving to another state it was hard for me to find sticky rice, let alone rice that cooked well and was good. Thank God for amazon lol! This brand is awesome and for the price? You can't beat it. It's sticky, doesn't have that grainy dirty or weird plastic taste that some others do. It's perfect for fried rice and sushi as well!

I couldn’t find this rice for a long time and I’m so glad to find it here. It’s my favorite rice.

Good!

This is my favorite rice although I don't get to buy it very often because I can't afford to. It is very spendy and the price could come down a little bit better. Value for the money I wouldn't agree with it being on point it has a nice sticky consistency but not as sticky as sticky rice of course. It smells fresh in the bag before cooked it also smells fresh and great after you have cooked it. Very clean no bugs no dirt no yucky of any sort that I've seen. It was sealed well.

Short to medium grain rice, shorter than jasmine rice, not as fragrant; it sticks together better and is good for chopsticks, but not super sticky and doesn’t bleed starch like sushi rices. This is a great dinner rice, pairs well with a wide variety of foods and sauces. This is one of my favorite all around rices.This is factory packed in a plastic bag, sealed well with no leaks. The rice is pearl-white and clean, not at all dusty. Price is good for five pounds of rice; I was pleased to find this here on Amazon, my local supermarkets do not even carry Calrose rice.