Hetbahn 12-Grain Rice

If you want to bring home a taste of Korea’s healthy cuisine after your trip, keep an eye on Hetbahn 12-Grain Rice. In addition to the convenient instant-cooking feature that Hetbahn is known for, it combines 12 different grains to deliver rich nutrition and a satisfying, nutty texture. Whether you heat it for two minutes in the microwave during your travels or after you return home, you’ll experience a meal that feels like a freshly prepared, wholesome bowl of rice.

The ‘Home-Cooked Meal Feeling’ from the Hetbahn Series

Since its launch, Hetbahn has aimed to capture the warmth of home-cooked rice by using rice milled that very morning. Thanks to CJ CheilJedang’s aseptic processing and packaging technology, it maintains the texture and flavor of freshly cooked rice at room temperature for up to nine months—without any preservatives. Hetbahn 12-Grain Rice uses white rice and glutinous brown rice as a base, then blends in barley, millet, sorghum, adlay (Job’s tears), glutinous barley, glutinous corn, foxtail millet, oats, hemp seeds, glutinous black rice, and glutinous adlay. Each grain is sterilized with high-temperature, high-pressure steam, then sealed in a triple-layer barrier container with a four-layer film wrap. The result is a perfectly preserved, wholesome meal that tastes as if you cooked it at home.

Vibrant Nutrition and Texture from 12 Grains

The core appeal of Hetbahn 12-Grain Rice is that a single meal delivers a wide range of nutrients. The sticky softness of white rice is the first flavor you notice, followed by the nutty notes from barley, millet, and sorghum. Glutinous brown rice and glutinous barley add a sweet, toasty depth as you chew, while adlay, foxtail millet, oats, and hemp seeds provide a satisfying bite. Glutinous black rice and glutinous adlay bring an earthy umami you can’t get from white rice alone, and the popping kernels of glutinous corn keep the eating experience fun. Combining all these textures in one bowl transforms instant rice into a vibrant, healthy meal.

Additionally, these 12 grains offer dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins that white rice alone often lacks. Adlay, oats, and barley all have a low glycemic index, which helps keep blood sugar levels steady. Sorghum and millet are rich in manganese and iron. Foxtail millet and hemp seeds are high in essential amino acids and protein, supporting muscle growth and cell regeneration. Glutinous brown rice and glutinous black rice contain vitamin E and antioxidants, which help fight aging and boost immunity. For foreign travelers who want to stay healthy during a busy return to everyday life, the convenience of getting all these nutrients in one bowl is a major advantage.

Bringing Home a Healthy Korean Experience

If you loved the nutty, smooth mixed-grain rice you tried at a Korean restaurant, Hetbahn 12-Grain Rice is the simplest way to bring that flavor home. All those grains—hard to find overseas—are perfectly blended in one container. After returning home, just microwave it for two minutes and you’ll taste that same texture you enjoyed in Korea. Whether you’re a busy professional or short on cooking time, the only tool you need is a microwave to enjoy a healthy meal.

It’s especially popular as a gift. Purchase a box set of multiple packs, and recipients can experience “Korea’s diverse grain culture” the moment they heat one up in their microwave. Gift “a healthful meal made from 12 carefully selected Korean grains” to friends who care about nutrition—you’ll deliver both flavor and wellness, earning great feedback.

Creative Ways to Enjoy in Daily Life

Though delicious on its own, 12-Grain Rice can easily become an interesting new meal. For example, top it with plant-based “meat” or tempura for a quick vegan bowl that balances protein and fiber. Add a fried egg and gochujang-based sauce for an umami-packed rice bowl. Or, steam some leftover vegetables, sprinkle on shredded seaweed, and you’ve got a visually appealing “grain bowl” that’s as nutritious as it is beautiful.

12-Grain Rice also makes a great salad topping. After microwaving, let it cool slightly, then add it to a salad bowl with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and nuts. You’ll have a balanced meal with carbs, protein, and fiber. With so many ways to enjoy it, travelers won’t tire of it even after they bring it home.

Allergy Information

• Allergen: Rice (white rice, glutinous brown rice, glutinous black rice, glutinous adlay)
• Preservatives: None