Mappillai Samba Rice is one of the most popular rice varieties in Tamil Nadu, India. Red in colour, mappillai samba rice is rich in iron and zinc. You may have heard it referred to as bridegroom rice, tied to an old folklore where a bridegroom (mappillai in Tamil) is asked to lift a heavy round rock to show off his physical power.

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Mappillai Samba Rice, popularly known as Bridegroom’s Rice. in the Tamil folklore, on the auspicious day of marriage the groom in order to prove his physical strength had to lift a huge rock which obviously required a lot of energy and that’s when the groom is made to eat the Mappillai Samba Rice aka The Bridegroom’s Rice. Mappillai Samba Rice is a native variety of rice which is red in colour but sometimes it is also found grey in colour. It is predominantly grown and used in TamilNadu but it initially originated in Thiruvannamalai, TamilNadu. This superfood is nutrient dense with 20 percent of the daily values for magnesium, phosphorus, and high levels of antioxidants. Its pleasant earthy flavour turns your average meal to a gourmet delight, with the added value of being a preventive measure for cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes.

List of Ingredients: Samba Rice

Storage Instructions: Store in a clean and dry place - away from sunlight. Don't Refrigerate

Country of Origin: India

Nutritional Value (Approx 100g):