Can you use it for other recipes including non-japanies or only for Sushi?

It's a great rice with lots of flavor and texture. Most often I use it alone as a side dish. If a recipe specifically calls for sushi rice, I would not use Haiga.

Please clarify..is it brown or white rice? Is it the same as spouted (gaba) ? Thank you!

Brown rice is a whole-grain rice with the inedible outer hull removed, white rice is the same grain with the hull, bran layer and cereal germ removed. Haiga ("rice germ" in Japanese) rice is a semi-transparent beige in color, and it tastes and cooks similarly to regular Japanese white rice - but it maintains many of the natural vitamins and other nutrients lost in processing white rice. Rice germ contains Vitamin B1, B2, B6, and E as well as fiber.

Is this rice sticky enough to make sushi or rice balls? Thank you ahead of time.

Absolutely. I make rice balls all the time with it and it would definitely be suitable for sushi as well. This rice has superior flavor (in my opinion!) and nutrition (objectively) compared to fully-hulled sushi rice and its glycemic impact is surprisingly low. It’s the only rice I cook for my family now.

Is roundup or glyphosate based pesticide/herbicides or any harmful products used in growing or drying this rice at any point?

I contacted the company. Bill, Our products are grown conventionally and are not organic. Best, Tyler Jones Tamaki Rice Corporation

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Tamaki Haiga - Shortgrain Rice 2kg

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Brand
TAMAKI
Diet type
Gluten Free
Item weight
2 kg
Number of Items
1
Unit count
70.54 Grams

🌾Retains nutritious rice germ

🧪Rich in Vitamins B1, B2, B6 & E

⚖️Consistent 2kg (4.4 lbs) pouch

Description

🌾 Elevate your meals with the rice that blends tradition, nutrition & flawless texture!

GENTLE ON DIGESTION - Balanced milling keeps the rice easy on your stomach without sacrificing nutrition.
PERFECT SUSHI BEYOND - Ideal shortgrain texture that clumps gently for sushi and absorbs flavors beautifully.
NUTRIENT RICH EVERY GRAIN - Lightly milled to preserve essential vitamins and fiber for mindful eating.
CONSISTENT PREMIUM QUALITY - Grown in California with traditional milling for reliable, fluffy, and tender rice every time.
CHEF APPROVED PANTRY ESSENTIAL - Trusted by culinary experts and home cooks for gourmet and everyday meals alike.

Tamaki Haiga Shortgrain Rice is a premium 2kg pouch of lightly milled Japanese-style rice grown in California. It uniquely retains the rice germ, preserving vital vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E along with fiber, delivering a soft, tender bite perfect for sushi, rice bowls, and steamed dishes. This gluten-free rice offers consistent cooking results, gentle digestion, and a clean, natural flavor that appeals to both culinary professionals and mindful home cooks.

Specifications

ASIN	B01LYMW6E9
Brand	TAMAKI
Brand Name	TAMAKI
Coin Variety 1	Short Grain
Container Type	Pouch
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 255 Reviews
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Diet type	Gluten Free
Item Form	grain
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Package Weight	2.03 Kilograms
Item Weight	4.4 Pounds
Item package quantity	1
Item weight	4.4 Pounds
Number of Items	1
Package Size Name	4.4 Pound
Serving Range	30-40
Size	4.4 Pound (Pack of 1)
UPC	097267352638
Unit Count	70.54 Grams
Unit count	70.54 Grams

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