{"product_id":"thondi-rice-parboiled-gxmgq","title":"Bio Basics Thondi Matta Rice - Kerala Red Rice - Parboiled","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigenous rice of Wayanad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree of chemicals and pesticides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThondi Parboiled Rice is a traditional variety of rice from Wayanad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf we were to rate our rices on taste, Thondi would qualify as the most delicious rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen cooked, the rice is soft but not sticky with individual grains remaining separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed and bold-grained with 50% to 60%bran, Thondi cooked rice goes very well with South Indian curries and is also popularly used for making kanji and risotto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis bold rice may not be everybody’s cup of tea but it is worth trying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving 60% of the bran makes it comfortable for daily consumption especially for the urban population, who may otherwise find the rice too heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThondi Rice is grown by a small PGS-certified organic farming collective in Wayanad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost of the rice comes from a single farm owned by our close friend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rice is grown in the main paddy season of Wayanad, which is from August-September to December-January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe variety of Thondi Rice that we get is called Kullan Thondi. Kullan means dwarf in Malayalam since the plant is short statured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts size prevents it from lodging, making it easier on the farmers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe always say that Thondi is rice for the people of the mountains who need high energy for the strenuous life they live.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis rice keeps them full the whole day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts low glycemic index helps with weight loss and blood sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains Vitamin E to boost immunity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"biobasics","offers":[{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":46747362820325,"sku":"BBTMRKRRP01","price":43.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2179\/7093\/files\/Thondi_Rice_Padi_b9dcc817-ab1a-44d3-b286-7ecf43c3d847.png?v=1746801413","url":"https:\/\/veehacart.ca\/products\/thondi-rice-parboiled-gxmgq","provider":"Veehacart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}