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Suwandel rice - 1KG
Suwandel rice - 1KG
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Suwandel rice is an indigenous rice variety in Sri Lanka, which is mostly used on festive occasions. As the Sinhala name states, this rice variety has an exquisite aroma. This variety is commonly prepared in sweet and spicy cardamom and turmeric flavored yellow Suwandel rice and cumin seed flavored Suwandel with ghee (clarified butter).
Despite the challenges that Suwandel rice faces due to the increased cultivation of faster-growing hybrid varieties by many farmers and a lack of younger generations continuing rice farming, the successful revival of this variety has given it a place in the Sri Lankan market again, hopefully for many generations to come. Even after Chemical Dependent Hybrid Rice was imposed upon us, Ayurvedic doctors continue to recommend Suwandel for many many of its health benefits, but science can now prove that their wisdom was well placed.
The nutritional profile of Suwandel is 90% carbohydrate, 7% crude protein, 0.7% crude fat, and 0.1% crude fiber. Suwandel is also reported to have greater levels of glutamic acid and vitamin concentrations than other more common rice varieties. It is proven that it has a low Glycemic Index, which makes it a good source of food for diabetic patients. Suwandel has antioxidants, and healing properties that help to improve circulation, prevent or fade age-related spots, and ease inflammation to give you healthy, better moisture, and clear skin, this also offers mild protection from the sun.
As with most of the other traditional rice variants, Suwandel also should be stored in a dry place in a closed container for long-term use. Suwandel, especially, because cultivated organically with no pesticides, might get easily attracted by rice weevil if not properly stored and used.
Despite the challenges that Suwandel rice faces due to the increased cultivation of faster-growing hybrid varieties by many farmers and a lack of younger generations continuing rice farming, the successful revival of this variety has given it a place in the Sri Lankan market again, hopefully for many generations to come. Even after Chemical Dependent Hybrid Rice was imposed upon us, Ayurvedic doctors continue to recommend Suwandel for many many of its health benefits, but science can now prove that their wisdom was well placed.
The nutritional profile of Suwandel is 90% carbohydrate, 7% crude protein, 0.7% crude fat, and 0.1% crude fiber. Suwandel is also reported to have greater levels of glutamic acid and vitamin concentrations than other more common rice varieties. It is proven that it has a low Glycemic Index, which makes it a good source of food for diabetic patients. Suwandel has antioxidants, and healing properties that help to improve circulation, prevent or fade age-related spots, and ease inflammation to give you healthy, better moisture, and clear skin, this also offers mild protection from the sun.
As with most of the other traditional rice variants, Suwandel also should be stored in a dry place in a closed container for long-term use. Suwandel, especially, because cultivated organically with no pesticides, might get easily attracted by rice weevil if not properly stored and used.
