{"product_id":"mappilai-samba-red-rice-unpolished-raw-dvo0o","title":"Bio Basics Mappilai Samba Red Rice - Unpolished \u0026 Raw","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigenous red rice of Tamil Nadu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree of chemicals, fertilisers and pesticides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMappillai Samba Rice unpolished red raw rice is quite popular in Tamil Nadu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is known for its strength-giving and healing properties. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rice is bold, red and slightly sticky when cooked since it is unpolished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis means that only the hulling of the paddy is done to remove the husk, keeping all the bran intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving said that, Mappilai Samba is highly satiating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little is enough to fill you up and therefore helps in weight loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rice can also be used for making dosa batter or processed into flour for string hoppers and other steamed items.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is an interesting tale behind how Mappilai Samba Rice got its name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is believed that in order to win a girl in marriage, the potential son-in-law had to undergo a strength test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe prospective bridegroom called ‘Mappilai’ in Tamil, would have to lift a large stone to prove his strength and ability to get married.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis rice was fed to him for days before he went for the strength test to win the girl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMappilai Samba comes to us from an organic farming group in Pudukottai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a Samba season rice, which means that it is harvested in January. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rice is predominantly grown in Tamil Nadu now. Mappillai Samba had almost disappeared from farms to make way for processed rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBut over the last 10-15 years there has been a very strong revival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMappilai Samba has the most popular revival compared to other indigenous rice varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh fibre content aids digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves stamina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosts immune system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"biobasics","offers":[{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":46747361935589,"sku":"BBMSRRUR01","price":43.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2179\/7093\/files\/shop-unpolished-organic-mappilai-samba-red-rice-online-at-bio-basics.png?v=1746801403","url":"https:\/\/veehacart.ca\/products\/mappilai-samba-red-rice-unpolished-raw-dvo0o","provider":"Veehacart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}