What Are the Downsides of Wild Rice?
                                
                                
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                                Wild rice is not actually rice, but the seed of an aquatic grass harvested in North America's Great Lakes region. While praised for its nutrition, many are unaware of the notable downsides of wild rice, which include its high cost and a surprisingly long preparation time.