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Katarni Rice
Katarni Rice offers a natural source of nutrition and forms a dietary staple in many parts of the world. It can be treated in different ways after harvesting and appears on our store shelves in several forms.
All types of rice contain a variety of nutrients; protein, carbohydrate, B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium and iron. Both brown and parboiled rice offer higher nutrition than untreated white rice. If you are looking for additional fibre in your diet, brown rice is the best choice.
If your concerns are to increase vitamin intake, or if you find brown rice indigestible, parboiled rice is a nutritious option. If you are able to locate it, parboiled brown rice offers the highest nutrition of all.
Katarni rice is a unique tasting, aromatic, short-grain rice grown in India. “Katarni Rice” is the most prevalent, ceremonial and finest quality scented rice. It is famous for its aromatic flavour, palatability and chura (beaten rice). It is non-polished and thus better in digestion and health.
It offers a natural source of nutrition and forms a dietary staple. Bhagalpuri Katarni Rice offers a natural source of nutrition and forms a dietary staple in many parts of the world. It can be treated in different ways after harvesting and appears on our store shelves in several forms.
All types of rice contain a variety of nutrients; protein, carbohydrate, B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium and iron. Both brown and parboiled rice offer higher nutrition than untreated white rice. If you are looking for additional fibre in your diet, brown rice is the best choice.
If your concerns are to increase vitamin intake, or if you find brown rice indigestible, parboiled rice is a nutritious option. If you are able to locate it, parboiled brown rice offers the highest nutrition of all.
About
Katarni, a superior fine grain variety is a Ceremonial Rice grown in Bihar and is known for its pleasant fragrance, local relish and excellent cooking quality. The Rice variety was introduced by Maharaja Rahmat Khan Bahadur and has equal export potential as that of Basmati Variety.
Despite its uniqueness, Katarni rice is facing the threat of extinction. Since 1991–92, there has been a significant decrease in the area of Katarni rice cultivation, mainly due to: (i) increased irrigation cost, (ii) higher production of other paddy varieties; (iii) declining demand in local as well as global market due to introduction of adulterated variety in the market. It has recently been tagged with Geographical Indication for certain blocks under the Bhagalpur, Banka and Munger districts of Bihar. Due to its unique quality characteristics, it has immense export potential.
The uniqueness of Katarni Rice
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Untainted appearance and delectable taste.
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Brown Husk with awl-shaped apex.
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Strongly aromatic cooked and uncooked rice.
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Soft and Non-sticky rice with good digestible qualities.
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Famous for palatability and beaten rice making qualities.
Interesting Facts
❖ Scented Rice has been grown in India for about 2500 years since the time of Susruta.
❖ The First documented record of both scented rice and short duration rice in India was made by Susruta.
❖ It is believed that Maharaja Rahmat Ali Khan Bahadur of Kharagpur was the first person to get Katarni planted in Bhagalpur region.
❖ Each rice seed can produce up to 3,000 grains, which is the highest level of production amongst cereals.
❖ There are 40,000 different cultivated species.
❖ Pillows made of natural textiles stuffed with rice are an excellent aid for relieving back and neck pain.
Health Benefits of Katarni Rice
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Contains a good balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fibre.
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Represents a good source of some vitamins and minerals.
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Low in calories and fat.
Katarni rice has been registered with the Geographical Indications (GI) registry of the Government of India in 2018.
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