Characteristics of the grain
The colour of the rice is Red and it has coarse grains.
Therapeutic Properties
It strengthens regenerates and energizes the body, regulates blood pressure, prevents skin diseases and premature aging.
Cooking / Dishes
This red rice variety can be used as a table variety. It is normally consumed as boiled rice.
Delicious idlis, kuzhipaniyaram, and porridge can be made out of this variety.
Kullakar (Boiled Rice) / குள்ளக்கார் (புழுங்கலரிசி) - 500g / {Low GI - 52.25}
Rice with low Glycemic Index (GI) that is high in iron, calcium, zinc, and antioxidants.
Nutritional Content
Boiled Kullakar
(per 100 g)*
Modern Varieties
(per 100 g)**
Calcium (mg)
50.40
8.11
Iron (mg)
7.50
0.72
Potassium (mg)
291.60
142
Magnesium (mg)
121.70
26.72
Zinc (mg)
2.50
1.08
Phosphorus (mg)
347.7
140
Protein (g)
8.64
7.81
Carbohydrate (g)
73.26
77.16
Energy (Kcal)
349.00
351.58