Non-Basmati Rice · Variety
Kalanamak
The Buddha’s rice.
Kalanamak is an ancient aromatic rice from the Terai region of eastern Uttar Pradesh, named for its black husk. It holds a Geographical Indication tag and is valued for its strong aroma and rich micronutrient profile.
Specification
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Variety | Kalanamak |
| Also known as | Black-husk aromatic (GI) |
| Average raw grain length (AGL) | 5.00 – 5.50 mm |
| Grain breadth | ≈ 2.00 mm |
| Cooked grain length | 9 – 10 mm |
| Elongation ratio | ≈ 1.8× |
| Aroma | ●●●●● (5/5) |
| Cooked texture | Soft, fluffy and non-sticky. |
| Growing region | Uttar Pradesh (Siddharthnagar and neighbouring districts) |
| Available forms | Raw |
| Moisture | ≤ 12.5 – 14% (per contract) |
| Packaging | 5, 10, 20, 25, 40, 50 kg — PP, BOPP, non-woven, jute; private label available |
Fragrance
Strong, distinctive aroma — often called the ‘scented black pearl’.
Texture
Soft, fluffy and non-sticky.
Best for
Gourmet steamed rice, pulao, health-food retail.
Indicative values. Final specifications are agreed in the contract and confirmed by a pre-shipment lab report.
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