Navasakti Kalanamak Red Rice 1 kg

Navasakti Kalanamak Red Rice 1 kg, is one of the finest quality scented rice of India. It derives its name from black husk (kala = black; the suffix ‘namak’ means salt).

Kalanamak rice is a non-basmati rice with medium slender grain length.  The aroma of Kalanamak rice is Buddha’s gift. It is stronger than all Basmati varieties.

Cooked kalanamak is softer and fluffier that other rice varieties. Amylose content is close to 20% as compared to 24% and higher in Basmati. High amylose levels tend to make the rice cook firm and dry.

Health benefits

1. Kalanamak rice is rich in micronutrients such as Iron and Zinc. Therefore, this rice may help to prevent diseases borne out of nutrient deficiencies.
2. Regular intake of Kalanamak rice is said to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. It has 11% protein, almost double that of common rice varieties.
3. It has low Glycemic Index (49% to 52%) making it relatively sugar Free and suitable for diabetics.
4. Rice has been awarded the Geographical Indicator tag in 2013, which recognized Siddhartnagar and the adjacent districts for the tag.
5. This rice is rich in micro nutrients such as iron and zinc. Therefore good for Iron and Zinc deficiencies.
6. It is rich in antioxidants and has a high anthocyanin content that improves the health of the skin.

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