Red River Cereal is a porridge, or hot cereal, made of wheat, rye, and flax, produced in Canada, with some availability elsewhere. It was first created in 1924 in Manitoba. The cereal takes its name from the Red River of the North, more specifically the valley around Winnipeg. The brand name is currently owned by Robin Hood Multifoods, Inc. of Markham, Ontario, a division of Smucker Foods of Canada Co.
The advised method of cooking, boiling, yields an impressive output for the original ingredients. Generally, the hot cereal is made with a 3:1 water to cereal ratio. For 4 servings combine 3 cups of water, 1 cup of Red River Cereal, 1/4 t. salt (optional). Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until desired consistency. Cover, remove from heat. Let stand for a few minutes.
The ingredients of Red River Cereal are: Cracked Wheat; Cracked Rye; Cracked Flax; Whole Flax
On September 24, 2011 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued an allergy alert that the 1.35 kg size of the product sold in Canada contained undisclosed soy, one of the nine most common food allergens. Voluntarily, the manufacturer temporarily removed the product from the marketplace. The packaging has since been altered to include a warning about the presence of soy.
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