Description
- Botanical / Biological Category
Common Name: Sugandha Rice (Non-Basmati Aromatic)
Scientific Name: Oryza sativa (Sugandha variety)
Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Type: Cereal grain / Annual grass
Part Used: Grains (dehusked and polished rice) - Food & Nutrition Category
Food Category: Staple food / Cereal grain
Nutritional Category:
- High in carbohydrates
- Moderate in protein
- Low in fat and cholesterol
- Gluten-free
- Rich in essential minerals like iron, zinc, and magnesium
- Processing / Product Category
Paddy Rice: Harvested, unprocessed rice with husk
Raw Sugandha Rice: Dehusked and polished long-grain aromatic rice
Steamed / Parboiled Rice: Partially boiled before milling for improved nutrition and grain strength
Cooked Sugandha Rice: Long, fluffy, aromatic grains with delicate taste and smooth texture - Health & Ayurvedic Category
Ayurvedic Classification:
- Balances Pitta and Vata, may increase Kapha if overconsumed
- Rasa: Madhura (sweet)
- Guna: Laghu (light), Snigdha (unctuous)
- Virya: Sheeta (cooling)
Used for: Aiding digestion, providing sustained energy, enhancing metabolism, and promoting overall nourishment
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