<p>Red rice is a unique variety of rice that is cultivated at altitudes between 1500 m to 2500 m in Uttarakhand. Our red rice has been grown under natural conditions.After harvest it is sun-driedand minimally processed to ensure more nutrient and vitamin contents.</p>
<p>Red rice derives its red colour from antioxidants called anthocyanins that are considered beneficial in fighting free radicals in the body. Red rice has a high nutritional value and is a good source of vitamin B. It is also beneficial in controlling cholesterol and diabetes.</p>
<p>Apart from being an integral part of the staple diet in Uttarakhand, it is also found to be good for south Indian preparations like dosa, idli, appam, puttu etc.</p>
<p>Our red rice has been sourced from hill villages in Sarayu valley of Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. It has been cultivated by members of our women Self-Help Groups (SHGs)and collected from the SHGs by our women&rsquo;s Cooperatives.</p>