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10-Lbs Botan Calrose Rice (Musenmai)

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Walmart has 10-Lbs Botan Calrose Rice (Musenmai) on sale for $9.92. Shipping is free with Walmart+ (Free 30-Day Trial) or orders $35+, otherwise select store pickup where available.
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Walmart has 10-Lbs Botan Calrose Rice (Musenmai) on sale for $9.92. Shipping is free with Walmart+ (Free 30-Day Trial) or orders $35+, otherwise select store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Deal Hunter dubba-low for finding this deal.

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • This offer is $9.07 less (48% savings) than the list price of $18.99.
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 65 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
  • About this Store:
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
    • Most items sold & shipped by Walmart.com can be returned for free, either to a store or by mail up to 90 Days after item is delivered. See the Walmart returns page for returns information.
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Amazon has 10-Lbs Botan Calrose Rice (Musenmai) on sale for $9.92. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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AhorribleHumanBeing
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I normally use Nishiki for my sushi rice, but I've heard good things about Botan. Plus this is about a buck cheaper than Nishiki right now. Thanks and rep'd!
q99
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Sneaky Amazon gives you a 15% discount on Nishiki when you subscribe & save, but only 5% discount on Botan, so Nishiki is still a little cheaper. Despite the advertising, these brands are really not the same quality as the better brands sold sold in Japanese grocery stores or used in better sushi restaurants. We use them for family meals, though.
LawrenceT6420
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All Calrose are the same, dont be fooled by branding. Get from Costco

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AhorribleHumanBeingMar 26, 2024 03:12 PM
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I normally use Nishiki for my sushi rice, but I've heard good things about Botan. Plus this is about a buck cheaper than Nishiki right now. Thanks and rep'd!
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Mar 26, 2024 04:59 PM
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Mar 26, 2024 04:59 PM
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Quote from AhorribleHumanBeing :
I normally use Nishiki for my sushi rice, but I've heard good things about Botan. Plus this is about a buck cheaper than Nishiki right now. Thanks and rep'd!
Sneaky Amazon gives you a 15% discount on Nishiki when you subscribe & save, but only 5% discount on Botan, so Nishiki is still a little cheaper. Despite the advertising, these brands are really not the same quality as the better brands sold sold in Japanese grocery stores or used in better sushi restaurants. We use them for family meals, though.
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Quote from q99 :
Sneaky Amazon gives you a 15% discount on Nishiki when you subscribe & save, but only 5% discount on Botan, so Nishiki is still a little cheaper. Despite the advertising, these brands are really not the same quality as the better brands sold in Japanese grocery stores or used in better sushi restaurants. We use them for family meals, though.
Sneaky Amazon heard you and regardless the lesser S&S discount, the Botan is now 13 cents cheaper. Big Grin
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dmode22Mar 27, 2024 03:44 AM
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Quote from q99 :
Sneaky Amazon gives you a 15% discount on Nishiki when you subscribe & save, but only 5% discount on Botan, so Nishiki is still a little cheaper. Despite the advertising, these brands are really not the same quality as the better brands sold sold in Japanese grocery stores or used in better sushi restaurants. We use them for family meals, though.
what brands are those? Ive had this one and thought it was good but wouldnt mind trying some others
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LawrenceT6420Mar 27, 2024 01:30 PM
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All Calrose are the same, dont be fooled by branding. Get from Costco
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rjmariMar 27, 2024 06:50 PM
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Quote from dmode22 :
what brands are those? Ive had this one and thought it was good but wouldnt mind trying some others
I buy Shirakiku Koshihikari rice from my local Asian grocery stores. It's very expensive compared to other rice, but it's magically good.

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dmode22Mar 27, 2024 08:02 PM
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Quote from rjmari :
I buy Shirakiku Koshihikari rice from my local Asian grocery stores. It's very expensive compared to other rice, but it's magically good.
thanks
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BladeDMar 27, 2024 10:52 PM
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Walmart kicking butt.. getting here Friday. Amazon, 4/9 - 4/16.
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yuyakMar 27, 2024 10:55 PM
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Quote from dmode22 :
what brands are those? Ive had this one and thought it was good but wouldnt mind trying some others
Koshihikari (cultivar/varietal) rice are generally very good and pretty much all I buy. Brand wise, my personal favorites are Tamaki Gold (#1) . I also like Tamanishiki as well. They are expensive, but my local Japanese grocery stores put them on sale every few months and I try to stock up when they do.

That said, if your main goal is making sushi, I believe Sasanishiki (cultivar, not brand) is preferred - something about it not losing as much flavor even when cooled. I use Koshihikari for everything though so I don't have any brands to recommend.
Last edited by yuyak March 27, 2024 at 05:03 PM.
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norcal007Mar 28, 2024 12:07 AM
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Grown here in California, just a few miles north of Sacramento. Now I'm thinking about sushi for dinner.
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bissliMar 28, 2024 12:41 AM
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Quote from AhorribleHumanBeing :
I normally use Nishiki for my sushi rice, but I've heard good things about Botan. Plus this is about a buck cheaper than Nishiki right now. Thanks and rep'd!
Tried it recently and it is better than Nishiki according to my Japanese wife.
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JOSEPH.A.THOMASMar 28, 2024 01:45 AM
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The package reads 'EXTRA FANCY',,, I'm in
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RefundroidMar 28, 2024 01:46 AM
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If anyone wants truly good rice, you should try Akita Otome. It's amazing.
But, when you make heavily seasoned dish like fried rice or dissolve it during cooking like konji, I'd opt for cheap rice like Botan since I'd rather not waste premium rice. With that said, be aware that sales like this at this particular time means that stores are trying to get rid of old batches. New crops come in fall, and old rice indeed doesn't taste as good.

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rjmariMar 28, 2024 04:19 AM
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Quote from Refundroid :
If anyone wants truly good rice, you should try Akita Otome. It's amazing.
But, when you make heavily seasoned dish like fried rice or dissolve it during cooking like konji, I'd opt for cheap rice like Botan since I'd rather not waste premium rice. With that said, be aware that sales like this at this particular time means that stores are trying to get rid of old batches. New crops come in fall, and old rice indeed doesn't taste as good.
Specifically for fried rice, short-grained rice is not great. It holds way too much moisture. It's possible, but it needs more time and effort to dry it out properly.
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