Premium grade rice with rice germ (haiga). Specially selected. Non GMO Project verified. nongmoproject.org. To better enjoy haiga rice! What is haiga rice? Haiga rice (haiga is the Japanese word for germ) uses a special milling process that preserves the nutritious rice germ. It is easier to digest than brown rice, and it's as flavorful as white rice. How nutritious is it? Rice germ contains nutrients that are beneficial to the human body, such as dietary fiber, vitamin B1, B2 and B6. For additional recipes, please visit www.jfc.com. Rice Milling Chart: Haiga Rice: Rice bran layers are already removed. It can cook like white rice. Product of USA.