Oryza sativa (Pachchaperumal)
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Oryza sativa (Pachchaperumal)

Common name:
Red Rice

Local name:
Pachchaperumal

Country:
Sri Lanka

Food Group(s):
Grain

Part of plant/stage of process:
husk removed, kernel, raw

A red rice that becomes burgundy in colour when cooked. It is rich in proteins and nutrients, including potassium, vitamin B, and iron. It must be cooked for longer than most other rice varieties, but is very rich in taste. 

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ
Water (g)11.79 ± 0.33
Protein (g)9.31 ± 0.63
Fat (g)2.67 ± 0.21
Available carbohydrates (g)70.42 ± 0.52
Dietary Fiber (g)3.48 ± 0.02
Ash (g)1.69 ± 0.27
Ca (mg)30.82 ± 0.01
Fe (mg)2.73 ± 0.0
Mg (mg)109.6 ± 0.0
P (mg)
K (mg)213.95 ± 0.02
Na (mg)6.01 ± 0.0
Zn (mg)2.36 ± 0.0
Vit A-RAE (mcg)
ß-carotene (mcg)
VitC (mg)
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