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3.3-Lb Iris Sushi Rice (Firm)

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Amazon has 3.3-Lb Iris Sushi Rice (Firm) on sale for $9.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+.

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  • IRIS Rice is gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan. Enjoy our low fat premium sushi rice however you want. It is perfect for varieties of rice bowl, sushi, fried rice, bibimbap, or as a delightful accompaniment to your favorite soups.
  • Each package contains five individually airtight sealed bags of pre-measured 2 cups of rice and each bag of rice delivers the best flavor, taste and texture.
  • IRIS sushi rice is professionally processed, gently harvested with care, milled and polished at low temperatures to reduce enzymatic degradation, preserved with a natural sweet taste and mild mouthfeel from every single rice grain.
  • To preserve it, keep it at a cool, dark place with low temperature and humidity.
  • Premium rice obtain Food Safety System Certification 22000 which is a GFSI recognized food safety certification and it is inspected through high quality standards.

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Amazon has 3.3-Lb Iris Sushi Rice (Firm) on sale for $9.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+.

Thanks to Deal Hunter babgaly for finding this deal.

Features:
  • IRIS Rice is gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan. Enjoy our low fat premium sushi rice however you want. It is perfect for varieties of rice bowl, sushi, fried rice, bibimbap, or as a delightful accompaniment to your favorite soups.
  • Each package contains five individually airtight sealed bags of pre-measured 2 cups of rice and each bag of rice delivers the best flavor, taste and texture.
  • IRIS sushi rice is professionally processed, gently harvested with care, milled and polished at low temperatures to reduce enzymatic degradation, preserved with a natural sweet taste and mild mouthfeel from every single rice grain.
  • To preserve it, keep it at a cool, dark place with low temperature and humidity.
  • Premium rice obtain Food Safety System Certification 22000 which is a GFSI recognized food safety certification and it is inspected through high quality standards.

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Model: IRIS Sushi Rice, Japanese White Sticky Rice, Premium Short Grain White Rice Tsuyahime, Dried Uncooked Rice, Gluten Free, Vegan, Low Fat, Product of Japan, 3.3 lb (5-Pack, 300g)

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AlexL9094
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in asian market you would typically see 25lb for 25.99
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I read the "firm" as the price is firm, not taking offers or trades.

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Jan 23, 2025 03:56 PM
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p00hdiddyJan 23, 2025 03:56 PM
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this doesn't seem that slick of a deal IMO.

Here's the japanese rice I buy a few times a year:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...=UTF8&th=1


per lb price seems literally the same. That rice also has twice as many reviews and same 4.7 score.

Just an FYI, not trying to shit on anyone's parade...

edit: this rice is grown in USA, might acccount for the price difference.
Last edited by p00hdiddy January 23, 2025 at 09:08 AM.
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oregonlife971Jan 23, 2025 04:13 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank oregonlife971

If this is real Tsuyahime rice AND not stale, then this is a great deal. Tsuyahime is arguably the finest rice currently grown in Japan. Normally pay $5-$8 a pound at my local Asian stores when they have it in stock. Never had Iris branded before so uncertain if they polish the rice or just repack it.
Regardless, if you have never tasted Tsuyahime before it is a definite must try. I used to prefer some of the higher grades of Koshihikari that are available in the USA but ever since trying Tsuyahime it is ALWAYS my first choice for a premium rice.
I love it for both sushi and other rice dishes. Large grain. Perfect pearl white unblemished grains. Firm but not too firm. Sticky but not too sticky. Natural clean sweetness with zero flaws. This is rice that will make you think other great rices are just "meh" "mid" when you taste them again after having tried Tsuyahime. Once you try this rice variety you will understand why it costs ten times as much as ordinary good rice. This is rice that will make the sashimi lover crave nigiri instead.
The finest(not rarest) wines in the world will cost you over $1000 to taste. To sleep on the finest linens over a grand as well. The finest steaks close to that as well. Tsuyahime rice is a bargain at under 10 bucks a pound and more than worth a try even if you cannot afford it as a regular staple. My only concern is that at this price it could be an old harvest and not as amazing as it should be. Don't judge all Tsuyahime if this bargain sale sample doesn't blow you away when you try it.
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oregonlife971Jan 23, 2025 04:26 PM
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Quote from p00hdiddy :
this doesn't seem that slick of a deal IMO.Here's the japanese rice I buy a few times a year: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...=UTF8&th=1per lb price seems literally the same. That rice also has twice as many reviews and same 4.7 score.Just an FYI, not trying to shit on anyone's parade...edit: this rice is grown in USA, might acccount for the price difference.
I love Tamanishiki rice as well and when I choose not to spend up for Tsuyahime it is my first choice. IMHO Tamanishiki is the best rice grown in the United States and is absolutely far and away the best quality best value rice available to most Americans. That being said, Tsuyahime is on another level above it. Tamanishiki is still premium quality but you will find some uneven grain sizes. Some, just a few, misshapen or miscolored grains, etc. With Tsuyahime you will find pure snowy white uniformly plump perfection. Even an ordinary person, non chef, non foodie can see the difference just looking at a handful of uncooked rice when seen side by side.You know how the kids on YouTube and TikTok give their tier rankings? Well Tamanishiki is solid A tier. Tsuyahime is S tier along with certain specialty Koshihikari production. I have only tasted Tsuyahime from two different sources and both were amazing. The many Koshihikari sources I have tried have varied from good to amazing. Tamanishiki is consistently excellent and truly amazing for the price.
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p00hdiddyJan 23, 2025 04:31 PM
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Quote from oregonlife971 :
I love Tamanishiki rice as well and when I choose not to spend up for Tsuyahime it is my first choice. IMHO Tamanishiki is the best rice grown in the United States and is absolutely far and away the best quality best value rice available to most Americans. That being said, Tsuyahime is on another level above it. Tamanishiki is still premium quality but you will find some uneven grain sizes. Some, just a few, misshapen or miscolored grains, etc. With Tsuyahime you will find pure snowy white uniformly plump perfection. Even an ordinary person, non chef, non foodie can see the difference just looking at a handful of uncooked rice when seen side by side.You know how the kids on YouTube and TikTok give their tier rankings? Well Tamanishiki is solid A tier. Tsuyahime is S tier along with certain specialty Koshihikari production. I have only tasted Tsuyahime from two different sources and both were amazing. The many Koshihikari sources I have tried have varied from good to amazing. Tamanishiki is consistently excellent and truly amazing for the price.
just ordered some. thx
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Jan 23, 2025 04:35 PM
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This isnt sticky rice

Quote from p00hdiddy :
this doesn't seem that slick of a deal IMO.

Here's the japanese rice I buy a few times a year:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...=UTF8&th=1


per lb price seems literally the same. That rice also has twice as many reviews and same 4.7 score.

Just an FYI, not trying to shit on anyone's parade...

edit: this rice is grown in USA, might acccount for the price difference.
Jan 23, 2025 05:14 PM
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p00hdiddyJan 23, 2025 05:14 PM
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Quote from Livesai :
This isnt sticky rice
it absolutely is. I use it to make nigiri.
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junky2004Jan 23, 2025 05:30 PM
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This may be daft but … is this meant for use in microwave or rice cooker?

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galewskjJan 23, 2025 06:05 PM
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Quote from junky2004 :
This may be daft but … is this meant for use in microwave or rice cooker?
Rice cooker. I can see how you may get confused, they seem to have combined reviews for their uncooked rice (this one) and their instant microwavable rice.
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AdeezlJan 23, 2025 06:36 PM
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Quote from galewskj :
Iris seems to sell a lot of stuff - hand warmers, plastic containers, furniture, and then rice....

This seems expensive for rice. Maybe the quality is better? They are claiming that it comes from a specific region in Japan and that means something.
The prefecture makes a difference with rice in our opinion, from texture to taste. My wife is Nihonjin, and she can tell me most Japanese gohan in a blind taste test. The price isn't bad for imported short grain rice in the USA. It also has a lot to do with being pre-packed.

This is Tsuyahime, which comes from Yamagata prefecture.. While not super expensive there, does hold value. The product description on the bottom talkes about Yumepirika, which is from Hokkaido, which is incorrect.
Last edited by Adeezl January 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM.
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Aiden.PearceJan 23, 2025 07:06 PM
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Quote from Sir_Saves_alot :
Genuinely can't figure out the price difference, is this convenience based (pre-packed, pre-washed?) flavor/taste based? Or branding?
Convenience and branding for sure. Rice quality for sushi rice matters, but calrose or any other short grain rice prepped in the same manner as one does with sushi rice would be in the ballpark.

Mirin/vinegar quality impacts the end product significantly
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SharpSnow162Jan 23, 2025 11:52 PM
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Quote from TealIdea227 :
Poor choice of words: grown in USA == low-arsenic is the best I'm hoping for. We don't eat 5 lbs of rice in a year, so it shouldn't add up too much.
google which countries have high arsenic in their rice
In comparison, the American rice accumulated the highest arsenic concentration (mean 0.257 mg kg−1) followed by the Thai rice (mean 0.200 mg kg−1), the Pakistani rice (mean 0.147 mg kg−1), the Indian rice (mean 0.103 mg kg−1), and finally the Egyptian rice (mean 0.097 mg kg−1).

Rice is a potential dietary source of not only arsenic but also ...

ScienceDirect.com
https://www.sciencedirect.com ' science ' article ' pii
I have always heard Arkansas and lower states are the areas where this is most prevalent - basmati is better than I thought.
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JIWCJan 24, 2025 12:35 AM
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Some sources to keep in mind when buying rice with arsenic in mind:

https://www.consumerreports.org/c.../index.htm

USGS Arsenic Report
https://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/wri9942...994279.pdf

Pre-soaking white rice overnight reduces arsenic levels by up to 80%
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-38910848
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MrGreedJan 24, 2025 12:45 AM
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Quote from oregonlife971 :
If this is real Tsuyahime rice AND not stale, then this is a great deal. Tsuyahime is arguably the finest rice currently grown in Japan. Normally pay $5-$8 a pound at my local Asian stores when they have it in stock. Never had Iris branded before so uncertain if they polish the rice or just repack it.
Regardless, if you have never tasted Tsuyahime before it is a definite must try. I used to prefer some of the higher grades of Koshihikari that are available in the USA but ever since trying Tsuyahime it is ALWAYS my first choice for a premium rice.
I love it for both sushi and other rice dishes. Large grain. Perfect pearl white unblemished grains. Firm but not too firm. Sticky but not too sticky. Natural clean sweetness with zero flaws. This is rice that will make you think other great rices are just "meh" "mid" when you taste them again after having tried Tsuyahime. Once you try this rice variety you will understand why it costs ten times as much as ordinary good rice. This is rice that will make the sashimi lover crave nigiri instead.
The finest(not rarest) wines in the world will cost you over $1000 to taste. To sleep on the finest linens over a grand as well. The finest steaks close to that as well. Tsuyahime rice is a bargain at under 10 bucks a pound and more than worth a try even if you cannot afford it as a regular staple. My only concern is that at this price it could be an old harvest and not as amazing as it should be. Don't judge all Tsuyahime if this bargain sale sample doesn't blow you away when you try it.
Glad you brought up Amazon's issue with discounting foods.

It's really hit and miss and the more expensive items that dont sell often end up being shipped 2-3 months from best by/expiration date

Bought a couple gigantic bags of Albanese gummies which i have eaten my entire life. The regular in store Albanese are so soft they practically melt. The Amazon Albanese big bags are so tough and chewy more so than Haribo.

I moved from buying regular stuff that i needed to only the deep sales on Amazon but have been burned by sub quality food/drinks before
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DontTaxBeerJan 24, 2025 02:38 AM
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Quote from Adeezl :
The prefecture makes a difference with rice in our opinion, from texture to taste. My wife is Nihonjin, and she can tell me most Japanese gohan in a blind taste test. The price isn't bad for imported short grain rice in the USA. It also has a lot to do with being pre-packed.

This is Tsuyahime, which comes from Yamagata prefecture.. While not super expensive there, does hold value. The product description on the bottom talkes about Yumepirika, which is from Hokkaido, which is incorrect.
According to Google maps, Yamagata prefecture right above Fukushima. I'll pass.

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AdeezlJan 24, 2025 04:14 AM
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Quote from oregonlife971 :
If this is real Tsuyahime rice AND not stale, then this is a great deal. Tsuyahime is arguably the finest rice currently grown in Japan. Normally pay $5-$8 a pound at my local Asian stores when they have it in stock. Never had Iris branded before so uncertain if they polish the rice or just repack it.
Regardless, if you have never tasted Tsuyahime before it is a definite must try. I used to prefer some of the higher grades of Koshihikari that are available in the USA but ever since trying Tsuyahime it is ALWAYS my first choice for a premium rice.
I love it for both sushi and other rice dishes. Large grain. Perfect pearl white unblemished grains. Firm but not too firm. Sticky but not too sticky. Natural clean sweetness with zero flaws. This is rice that will make you think other great rices are just "meh" "mid" when you taste them again after having tried Tsuyahime. Once you try this rice variety you will understand why it costs ten times as much as ordinary good rice. This is rice that will make the sashimi lover crave nigiri instead.
The finest(not rarest) wines in the world will cost you over $1000 to taste. To sleep on the finest linens over a grand as well. The finest steaks close to that as well. Tsuyahime rice is a bargain at under 10 bucks a pound and more than worth a try even if you cannot afford it as a regular staple. My only concern is that at this price it could be an old harvest and not as amazing as it should be. Don't judge all Tsuyahime if this bargain sale sample doesn't blow you away when you try it.
I guess tastes vary, but Niigata prefecture koshihikari is the most sought out rice in Japan. I'm not sure of USA pricing, since it is sh*t, but koshihikari is always top tier in Japan. I'm not sure about comparing steaks or sheets to rice. That being sad, I can't argue with your tastes. I do agree that this is probably a pretty good price for American people wanting to try different regional rice from Japan.

*Apparently my wife informed me Tsuyahime means "Shiny Princess" in Japanese.. which is good.
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