The mix of darker and lighter brown grains in our hand-pounded rice is entirely natural! This occurs because traditional hand-pounding methods gently remove the husk, leaving part of the nutritious bran layer intact. The bran is responsible for the rice’s unique colour and nutty flavour. Some grains retain a bit more bran, making them darker, while others are lighter. This variation is part of the charm of hand-pounded rice, as it reflects the minimal processing that helps preserve the rice’s nutrients and natural qualities.