Heirloom rice products

Ing-ngudpur (Ingudpul) from Ifugao

Ing-ngudpur or Ingudpul has medium to short straw-colored grains. This sticky rice has an aroma reminiscent of chocolate and has a tinge of bitterness when cooked.

In-ngudpur


Available from the Rice Terraces Farmers’ Cooperative in Banaue, Ifugao. For orders, please call Mr. Jimmy Lingayo (+63-908-368-0593).

Kalinga Unoy (Chong-ak) from Kalinga

Kalinga Unoy or Chong-ak is a red-colored rice with oblong, medium-sized grains. It has a nutty flavor as well as a sweet herbal aroma akin to pandan. When cooked, the grains are loose and not compact. It is partially soft with a chewy quality.

Kalinga Unoy


Available from the Rice Terraces Farmers’ Cooperative in Tabuk, Kalinga. For orders, please call Ms. Rowena Gonnay (+63-920-514-6779) or Mr. Lam-en Gonnay (+63-918-321-6141).

Innawi (Tinawon white) from Banaue, Ifugao

Innawi grains possesses muted pearly white color. It has short and round medium grains that absorb flavors making ideal for risotto.

Innawi


Available from the Rice Terraces Farmers’ Cooperative in Tabuk, Kalinga. For orders, please call Ms. Rowena Gonnay (+63-920-514-6779) or Mr. Lam-en Gonnay (+63 918-321-6141).

Dona-al (Tinawaon white) from Banaue, Ifugao

With its medium, creamy white grains, Dona-al is a luxurious choice for traditional rice cuisines such as paella. It has an almost magical ability to capture a mélange of flavors.

Dona-al


Available from the Rice Terraces Farmers’ Cooperative in Banaue, Ifugao. For orders, please call Mr. Jimmy Lingayo (+63-908-368-0593).

Ominio from Barlig, Mt. Province

Ominio is one of the most dramatically colored heirloom rice. Often called “black rice,” its deep purple grains never fail to command attention. This sticky rice variety is ideal for traditional desserts as well as eclectic dishes such as black sushi. 


For orders, please call Ms. Jovita Camso (+63-930-277-5356), Office of the Provincial Agriculturist in Bontoc, Mt. Province.

Imbuucan (Tinawon fancy/red) from Banaue, Ifugao

Imbuucan’s splendid brown grains seamlessly match its flavor and aroma. The round grains are firm to the bite, making Imbuucan ideal for dishes where rice must be served al dente


For orders, please call Ms. Jovita Camso (+63-930-277-5356), Office of the Provincial Agriculturist in Bontoc, Mt. Province.

Ulikan Red from Pasil, Kalinga

The medium, slender-grained Ulikan Red has a delightful rust-red color, a sweetish aroma, and a very pleasant flavor. It is delicious when steamed the traditional way or with an inventive twist. 


Available from the Rice Terraces Farmers’ Cooperative in Tabuk, Kalinga. For orders, please call Ms. Rowena Gonnay (+63-920-514-6779) or Mr. Lam-en Gonnay (+63 918-321-6141).

Balatinaw from Bauko, Mountain Province

Often confused with Ominio, Balatinaw has grains that are deep purple in color, with brown flecks, and is semisticky.  


For orders, please call Ms. Jovita Camso (+63-930-277-5356), Office of the Provincial Agriculturist in Bontoc, Mt. Province.

Lab-labi from Kibungan, Benguet

The red Lab-labi has a nutty taste and crunchy texture reminiscent of imported wild rice. It is perfect for risotto dishes. 


For orders, please call Mr. Felix Titiwa (+63-946-368-5987), Office of the Municipal Agriculturist in Kibungan, Benguet.

Lasbakan from Kibungan, Benguet

The Lasbakan has medium, oblong grains with a fascinating red color and aroma.


For orders, please call Mr. Felix Titiwa (+63-946-368-5987), Office of the Municipal Agriculturist in Kibungan, Benguet.

Kalinga Jekot from Pasil, Kalinga

Kalinga Jekot’s grains are truly beautiful. Oblong and red-colored with a full-bodied aroma. 


Available from the Rice Terraces Farmers’ Cooperative in Tabuk, Kalinga. For orders, please call Ms. Rowena Gonnay (+63-920-514-6779) or Mr. Lam-en Gonnay (+63 918-321- 6141).

Chor-chor-os from Barlig, Mt. Province

Chor-chor-os is a type of red rice. It has white grains with a blush of pink, an aroma described as rose-like, and good ability to absorb flavors. 


For orders, please call Ms. Jovita Camso (+63-930-277-5356), Office of the Provincial Agriculturist in Bontoc, Mt. Province.

For online orders, please visit Eight Wonder and Sunny Wood Rice.

For market inquiries about other heirloom rice varieties in Cordillera, please contact the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office in the Cordillera Administrative Region. Contact Persons: Carmen Himmiwat/Jean Mayos. Email: amadheirloomrice2015@gmail.com. Phone:0915-215-9768/0998-885-9189.