Himalayan Chef offers the highest quality Basmati Rice with an aromatic flavor. What makes the Basmati so special? How does this rice variety amp up the texture and flavor in pulao and curry? Basmati Rice Organic is cultivated in the foothills of the Himalayas Range with the long fluffy grains when cooked. Basmati Grains cooked have a non-sticky texture and are fluffy due to the low starch content. Basmati’s ability to absorb flavors from the blend of spices makes dishes delightful and emerges as a “must-have” staple in your pantry. • Basmati Rice is gluten-free and low in fats (0.89g). • Yes, Basmati Rice is Vegan. Long grain rice, and not any by-product or animal product that makes it a vegan food. • Naturally grown Basmati is harvested from the foothills of the Himalayas without any preservatives, chemicals, additives, or pesticides. • Himalayan Chef Premium-Aged Basmati Rice is non-GMO, without genetically modified organisms, and complies with the Non-GMO Project Standards.