Definitions for "parching"
Scorching; burning; drying.
Wild Rice comes from the field with 60% moisture content (White Rice is 20%). Parching is part of the drying process which gives Wild Rice its characteristic smoky, roasted, nutty flavor. The end result is a product with 7-12% moisture. All of our Gourmet HouseĀ® wild rice retail products have undergone this process. For more information, visit www.gourmethouserice.com.
to toast or shrivel with dry heat