Therefore, when white and red are put on a scale ... the Glycaemic Indices of some varieties of rice had found that parboiled rice (nadu) had the lowest GI, with samba (kiri) coming next and basmathi ...

The coming months may mark the beginning of a significant shift in Sri Lanka’s rice economy, as the National People’s Power ...

Samba and Keeri Samba are available in the market as raw or par-boiled versions. Imported Basmati is consumed by a niche crowd only. Red rice has cultural significance. They are consumed widely in ...

It is a powerhouse of micronutrients like iron, magnesium and zinc. Red rice which is helpful against oxidative stress. It has a lower glycemic index compared to other rice varieties, which means ...

Red rice which is recommended for diabetics is in very short supply ... Currently, local red nadu and samba varieties are being purchased at Rs 85-100 per kilo by local millers despite farmers ...