About Us – rice.lk – Rice

Welcome to Rice.lk

A LITTLE STORY ABOUT US

The sight of paddy is captivating to say the least, the fragrance is Tantalizing and the sound’s of the birds hovering over the chemical ‘free’ paddy-fields is mesmerizing….a simple seed sowed 85 days prior gives us this threshold of treasure…. A Miracle Indeed !

That’s the magic of harvest time: Where hard work, prayer, patience, and tiny bags of seeds turn into bumper crops that we offer you now through Rice.lk for you the consumer to enjoy the bounty of natures goodness !

Never shall we forget our forefathers wisdom, varieties of rice for every requirement;
Suwandel for glowing skin and luscious hair;

Kuruluthuda for strength and libido;

kaluheenati for lactating mothers and children for strength and stamina;

Pachchaperumal for the elder and prevention of diabetics;

The above sum-up our range of Healthy Rice which are low GI, high in antioxidants and packed with protein, vitamins, energy which help prevent cancer, reduce weight and increase strength and Stamina etc

we also offer an exclusive array of gourmet rice for a true culinary experience with family, friends or that special someone or if you feel you should pamper yourself with a delicacy.

The conventional rice range which are consumed every day in Sri Lanka are offered to you at farm gate prices and our fresh in quality and provide the farmer the consumer the best possible price as we directly work with the farmers negating the need for middlemen or brokers.

Why choose our healthy store?

Non-genetically modified

The “non-GMO” claim means that the food is made without ingredients that were derived from genetically engineered organisms.

Reduce/prevention of Diabetic Conditions

The High Fiber Content in these verities of Rice reduces the glycemic index (GI) to less than 55 which is known as Low GI , as a result it reduces absorption of Glucose to the Body.

Reduces Cardio-vascular diseases

Rice bran contain natural antioxidents such as oryzanol and tocotrienols. This property also reduces the cardio -vascular diseases.

Essential for Vegetarians

Brown rice protein powder provides a supplemental source of dietary protein for vegetarians and/or vegans who cannot use animal proteins.

Muscle recovery

Muscles are structures made mostly from protein. Intense physical training or simply every day activities cause muscle to breakdown.

Protects from Free Radicals

Just one cup of brown rice will provide you with 88.0% of the daily value for manganese.

Rich in Fiber and Selenium

For people worried about colon cancer risk, Traditional Brown rice packs a double punch by being a concentrated source of the fiber needed to minimize the amount of time cancer-causing substances spend in contact with colon cells, and being a very good source of selenium, a trace mineral that has been shown to substantially reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Anti Biotic

Magnesium, another nutrient for which Tradional rice is a good source, has been shown in studies to be helpful for reducing the severity of asthma, lowering high blood pressure, reducing the frequency of migraine headaches, and reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Helps Prevent Gallstones

Eating foods high in insoluble fiber, such as Traditional brown rice, can help women avoid gallstones, shows a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Antioxidant properties

It is concluded in a study done by the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) (No.10715TG6) that, brans of Sri Lankan traditional red rice possess marked antioxidant properties and consumption may play an important role in prevention of oxidative stress associated chronic diseases.

Best Source for Vitamin B

Since Traditional rice has most of B complex vitamins, Minerals, amonino acid etc., its popularity is fast increasing.

Its Gluten-Free..!!

while gluten — a protein found in common grains such as wheat (BREAD), barley, and rye — has been a hot health topic, it’s much more than just a fad, For many people, foods with gluten can lead to severe digestive issues and, over time, serious conditions like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and intestinal cancers.

Allergen Free

Some individuals simply cannot tolerate egg, milk and soy-derived protein due to allergies.

Blood Sugar

Blood sugar will spike in response to carbohydrate based foods thereby causing the pancreas to secrete the hormone insulin to facilitate the storage of circulating nutrients.

Reduces/controls Weight

People eating Traditional Brown Rice do not put on weight. The high percentage of fiber and lecithin content present in it doesn’t change much into Carbohydrates.

Protective against Breast Cancer

When researchers looked at how much fiber 35,972 participants in the UK Women’s Cohort Study ate, they found a diet rich in fiber from whole grains, such as traditional brown rice, and fruit offered significant protection against breast cancer for premenopausal women.

Arsenic free

our rice varieties are grown with khomba seeds etc being used as pesticides and compost fertilizer with strict checks carried out constantly by our field officers
we do not label our products as Organic as it is misleading the consumer as no rice grown in Sri Lanka is 100% percent organic as water from nearby paddy fields will most certainly seep in.

Our farmers

Our farmers are our treasures

Rice.lk with Akshata farming clusters work with over a 1,000 farmers representing 6 farming clusters in the north and north central province of Sri Lanka representing hundreds of acres of fertile paddy land. The company works directly with the farmer providing them the seeds, compost organic fertilizer, technical know-how on sustainable farming and the use of alternatives to hazardous chemicals while purchasing the paddy at three times the price of the normal hybrid varieties of rice, further as the companies work directly with the farmer the consumer too gets a better price as there are no commission agents like traders or supermarkets to keep high margins for.

this has brought prosperity to many of the farming clusters and attracted a younger generation of farmer which is the most proudest achievements.