Kathy V.
8/17/2025
My dad has been ordering Stansel rice for over 30, maybe even 40 years, and having it shipped to Georgia. I've always thought it was good, but I never really understood why it was worth having...
Stansels Gourmet Rice
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Gueydan, LA 70542
Ellis Stansel, founder of the popcorn rice market in the United States, knew all about rice. He specifically knew about specialty rice. Not only was Ellis Stansel a treasure in the Gueydan, Louisiana area, but his rice is treasured by people who cannot seem to get enough of its delicate flavor. Our gourmet rice is an aromatic brown or white rice that gives off the smell of popcorn while cooking. This is why we call it popcorn rice! It is sure to leave your taste buds wanting more. For those of you who have a little Cajun in your soul, our carefully crafted hot sauces are sure to make your dishes pop with flavor. Stansel's Gourmet Rice provides you with the following specialty products: Gourmet popcorn rice Gourmet fish fry Sauces & dips Clothing & Merchandise
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4.010 reviewsJohn F.
10/29/2025
It doesn't get better than this rice...PERIOD. Both the white popcorn rice and the brown rice are as good as it gets. I get 5 pounds at a time and it goes fast.
Don D.
12/28/2024
Everything went well. I used to know Ellis Stansel in the 1980's before he died. A nice man with a delicious product.
C.D. J.
1/9/2023
Ellis Stansel Gourmet Rice at one time was fantastic. Without a doubt the best tasting blanco rice ever.. But slowly that incredible popcorn smell and taste waned ... I was heartbroken. I called...
Joel M.
11/15/2017
My Dad and step-Mom LOVE this rice...since they were down in mid-October and the Dad was running short on rice I thought I'd take a day off work and we'd run over to Gueydan, LA and pick up a 10...
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