Kalanamak rice: Also known as Buddha Rice, Kalanamak is a scented, one of the finest and short grain rice with an unusual black husk (kala = black; namak means salt).
It is currently grown in 11 districts of the Terai region of northeastern Uttar Pradesh and in Nepal (specifically Kapilvastu).
This rare rice has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2013 which recognised Siddharthnagar and the adjacent districts for the tag.
It was featured in the book 'Speciality Rices of the World' by the FAO of the United Nations.
Benefits:
This rice is rich in micronutrients such as iron and zinc and can help prevent Alzheimer’s
It also contains 11% protein which is almost double of common rice varieties.
Besides, it has a low Glycemic Index (49% to 52%) making it sugar free and suitable for even diabetic people.
It also contains antioxidants such as anthocyanin which is useful in preventing heart disease and also helps in improving the health of the skin.
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