SO Organic Medium Grain Brown Rice 25kg
Certified organic medium grain brown rice in a 25kg bulk sack. The serious bulk buy for households, food businesses, and cafes that go through rice weekly.
Santos Organics Organic Medium Grain Brown Rice is a whole grain rice with the outer bran layer intact. That bran layer is what gives brown rice its characteristic slightly chewy texture, nutty flavour, and higher fibre content compared to white rice. Medium grain sits between short and long grain in length and stickiness: it holds its shape when cooked but has enough starch to cling together slightly, making it well suited to rice bowls, stir-fries, sushi, congee, and side dishes where you want a little more body than long grain provides.
The 25kg sack is the most cost-effective format Santos stocks, designed for households that cook rice daily, food businesses doing volume prep, and bulk buyers who want the best per-kilogram price on a pantry staple. At this scale, proper storage matters. See the storage section below.
Why people love it
- Certified organic, whole grain with bran layer intact
- Medium grain: slightly chewy, mildly sticky, versatile across Asian and Western cooking
- Higher fibre than white rice, with a nuttier flavour
- No additives, no fortification, nothing added
- Naturally vegan, gluten free, and dairy free
- 25kg bulk sack, best value per kilogram in the Santos rice range
- Certification: [CERTIFIER REQUIRED BEFORE PUBLISHING, e.g. ACO Certified Organic]
How to cook it
Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice and benefits from soaking first.
Basic stovetop method:
- Rinse well under cold water until water runs clear
- Optional but recommended: soak for 30 minutes to 8 hours, then drain and rinse again. Soaking reduces cooking time and improves texture
- Combine 1 cup rice with 2 to 2.5 cups water in a saucepan
- Bring to the boil, reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly
- Cook for 35 to 45 minutes until water is absorbed
- Remove from heat, leave lid on for 10 minutes to steam through
- Fluff with a fork and serve
Rice cooker: use the brown rice setting if available, or add slightly more water than the white rice line and extend the cook cycle.
How to use it
- Rice bowls: the slightly sticky texture holds toppings without sliding, ideal for Japanese-style donburi, Korean bibimbap, or grain bowls
- Stir-fries: day-old cooked brown rice works especially well in fried rice, the drier texture stops it clumping
- Congee: slow-cooked with extra water or broth into a thick, comforting porridge
- Side dish: pairs with anything you'd serve with regular white rice, with more texture and a nuttier flavour
- Meal prep: cooks in large batches and refrigerates well for 4 to 5 days. Suitable for freezing in portions
Storage
For a 25kg sack, proper storage is essential to preserve freshness and prevent moisture, pests, and oxidation of the bran oils. Brown rice has a shorter shelf life than white rice due to the natural oils in the bran layer.
- Decant into food-grade airtight containers immediately after opening
- Store in a cool, dry, dark location
- Ideal storage temperature: below 20°C
- Shelf life once opened: 3 to 6 months at room temperature, up to 12 months refrigerated or frozen
- Keep away from strong-smelling foods as rice absorbs odours readily
For food businesses and cafes: store in sealed food-grade bins with lids. Label with the open date and rotate stock so older rice is used first.
Ingredients
100% organic medium grain brown rice.
Allergen advice: Gluten free. Packed in a facility that also handles other grains. Cross-contamination risk exists for people with severe gluten intolerance or coeliac disease.
Why Santos Organics own-brand
Santos has been sourcing wholefoods for the Northern Rivers since 1978. Our own-brand range exists for the staples we wanted to make better, cleaner, and more accessible. Every product is vetted through our Care Check process before reaching the shelf, with sourcing decisions weighed against organic certification, ingredient transparency, and supply chain ethics. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, environmental advocacy, and the Grow the Growers project.
Santos Organics is not your average grocery store; it's a not-for-profit social enterprise and environmental charity. Since 1978, we've pioneered the organic wholefood movement. Our stores serve as community hubs where people connect with our team and fellow community members, sharing a journey toward optimal health and wellness. The palpable sense of community forms part of the social and cultural fabric of the Byron Shire and Northern Rivers. Employing over 70 passionate locals, we support hundreds of local farmers, makers, and artisans, promoting the local economy, building community resilience, and strengthening the local food system. Approximately 75% of the food on our shelves is locally grown, produced, or supplied, nurturing interconnectedness and supporting those passionate about clean, wholesome food and sustainable living.
Santos Organics makes conscious shopping easy by sourcing the best organic food and natural lifestyle products. We invest in ethics research through a dedicated Ethics Specialist position, ensuring our products meet rigorous standards before reaching our shelves. Our Care Check process aligns products with our social impact and environmental goals, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Our commitment to ethical product procurement extends to partnerships with local farmers through initiatives like the Grow the Growers Project. This project helps local farmers establish pathways to the organic retail market, making fresh, locally grown organic food more available and affordable. By incorporating supply agreements and mutual marketing support, we foster connections between customers and the farmers behind their food.
Santos Organics significantly impacts the local community and economy. Over the last three years, our investments in local employment, goods from local suppliers and distributors, rent, and hiring local tradespeople have retained over $26 million within the Northern Rivers. In the past year alone, $5.3 million was circulated back into the local economy through these efforts, supporting over 100 Northern Rivers-based suppliers and distributors. This investment sustains our community's vitality and unique culture. Employing over 70 local team members ensures money stays within the local economy, enhancing opportunities for community interaction and support. Our local suppliers share our vision of promoting creative, sustainable, and healthy product development, strengthening the reputation of the Byron Bay region as a hub for innovation and sustainability.
