The Camargue, a flat marshy region just south of Arles formed by the Rhône delta, is famous for its salt flats, horses, bulls, cowboys, flamingoes...and rice. Rice cultivation in the area goes back to the 14th century, aided by the relatively constant temperature, bright light, and the beneficial effect of the Mistral (the north wind). Today, rice is the major crop of Camargue. The Benoîts are fourth-generation rice-growers and offer an attractive range of rices, packaged in sachets printed with the work of an Arlesien artist. Mix and match the rices for a colorful display.

	Red rice from Camargue Weight: 500g (17.6 oz) Pack: 12 UPC: 3 520991 500299 The most famous of rices from the Camargue, this is a long-grain rice with a striking rusty-red color and a wonderfully chewy texture. Good warm or in salads, where its firm texture holds up well.
	Black rice from Camargue Weight: 500g (17.6 oz) Pack: 12 UPC: 3 520991 500329 This long-grain black rice is similar in aspect to wild rice from Canada, but it is in fact a different plant. Rich in nutrients including iron, black rice has a nutty taste, reminiscent of freshly baked bread. Uncooked, the rice is black; cooked, it turns deep purple thanks to its high anthocyanin content (the same pigment as in blueberries). It can be mixed with other rices if a milder taste is preferred. Black rice is also known as forbidden rice because in China, only the Emperor was allowed to eat it.
	Brown rice from Camargue Weight: 500g (17.6 oz) Pack: 12 UPC: 3 520991 500015 A long-grain brown rice.
	Parboiled white rice from Camargue Weight: 500g (17.6 oz) Pack: 12 UPC: 3 520991 500244 This long-grain white rice is parboiled (its outer husk has been removed using steam); it therefore has a shorter cooking time.

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