Short grain with Nutritious Rice Germ (HAIGA) on the kernel. Nitrogen flush for freshness. New crop. Non GMO Project verified. nongmoproject.org. Gluten free. Tamaki Haiga Rice: Haiga is the word for rice germ in Japanese. Haiga rice is a fully milled kernel of rice, which retains the nutritious rice germ. Under today's sophisticated milling techniques, we at Tamaki Rice Corporation is able to remove all the bran from the kernel, yet retain the nutritious rice germ on the kernel. The rice germ in the HAIGA rice is rich in nutrition (Vitamin E, B1, B2, B6 and GABA, Grammar Amino Butyric Acid), so it is said to carry its own vitamin capsule on its head. Our Haiga rice tastes similar to white rice and is better than ever before. Our Haiga rice utilizes the for its high quality characteristics of stickiness, sweetness and softness of texture. Nitrogen Flush and Sealed Package: In order to retain freshness and taste, our rice packed immediately after milling. This bag has a gas barrier, retaining the nitrogen and excluding moisture and other defects. Use Lot No. on this package regarding all correspondences related to this product. For further information, please visit www.tamakimai.com.