Dainty Basmati Rice
Soaking this basmati does not stretch the grain. Grains stay long. Bags come in 900 g, 1.6 kg, and 3.63 kg. One part rice needs two parts water.
Farmers grow it in the Punjab, on the India-Pakistan border. Milling and packing happen in Windsor, Ontario. That plant is Canada's only rice mill. Marbour, a French family firm, took ownership in 2015.
The taste is soft, with a nutty note. A page note puts the glycemic index below 55. Pilaf, curry, and grilled fish are the suggested plates.
Product Highlights
- •Three retail weights, from a small bag to a family sack
- •Glycemic index on the page sits below 55
- •Marked gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and Non-GMO
- •Suggested cook ratio is one part rice to two parts water
Category
Our Canadian score
Some Canadian ties
Company’s own label claim: “Proudly Canadian brand”
Milled in Windsor from Punjab basmati. The farm is on the India-Pakistan border, and the owner is Marbour in France.
Score breakdown (96% evidenced, high confidence)
“Dainty imports rice varieties from the US, Europe, South East Asia and Asia and processes all rice in Windsor, Ontario.”
“Our exceptionally fragrant basmati rice originates from the Punjab region, irrigated by Himalayan mountain waters on the borders of India and Pakistan”
“Dainty Foods is a subsidiary of Marbour Group, a private company headquartered in France, engaged in the production and distribution of private-label rice and rice-based products.”
“A new facility was built in Windsor and remains home to the Dainty brand and Canada's only rice mill to this day.”
“We are federally registered, employ over 100 Canadians, and proudly offer our products to Canadian consumers from coast to coast.”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Made In
- Windsor, Ontario
- Owned By
- Marbour Group, France
- Grain From
- Punjab, India-Pakistan border
- Sizes
- 900 g, 1.6 kg, 3.63 kg
- Glycemic Index
- Below 55
- Certifications
- Gluten-free, vegan, kosher, Non-GMO
Where to Buy
Product Information
Dietary Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dainty Basmati Rice made in Canada?
Yes. Dainty Basmati Rice is milled and packed in Windsor. The farm is in the Punjab, and the bag page also prints Proudly Canadian brand.
Who owns Dainty Basmati Rice?
Marbour Group owns Dainty Basmati Rice. A 2026 company release calls that parent a private firm headquartered in France.
Should you soak Dainty Basmati Rice first?
No. Dainty Basmati Rice calls the soak-to-stretch idea a myth. The grain still lengthens while it cooks.
Is Dainty Basmati Rice gluten-free?
Yes. Dainty Basmati Rice is also marked vegan and kosher on the same product page.
What does Dainty Basmati Rice smell like?
Fragrant. Dainty Basmati Rice says the Hindi word means fragrant, with a pandan-like nutty smell.
How many Dainty staff work at the mill?
Over 100 Canadians. Dainty Basmati Rice shares that mill with the rest of the Dainty line.
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