Rice in Sri Lanka has played an important role in the country's functioning and survival for centuries. Rice continues to be a staple of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine today. Sri Lankan people may have started cultivating rice as early as 800 B.C., according to documentary evidence. [1] .

Research conducted in recent years has scientifically validated some of these traditional claims and have clearly shown that Sri Lankan traditional rice, especially red rices possess beneficial medicinal properties in inflammation, diabetes, cancer, neurological diseases, cholesterol and oxidative stress. Thus, use and application of these ...

What's the best, the worst and the most popular rice in Sri Lanka? Discover national, regional and local rice varieties.

2018年5月24日 · Here are twelve heirloom varieties of rice which are still grown in certain areas of Sri Lanka. Pictured here (clockwise from top left): suwandel, pachchaperumal, kalu heenati, and kuruluthuda heirloom rice varieties. Image credit: serendib.btoptions.lk/David Blacker. Kuruluthuda is a variety of red rice that has medium sized grains.

Sri Lankan Government is attempting to re-introduce traditional rice to farmer fields as a component in organic agriculture, mainly due to its nutritive and ayurvedic value and resistance to insects, diseases and adverse climatic

2025年1月15日 · What to eat in Sri Lanka? Top 4 Sri Lankan Rice. Ate it? Rate it. Wanna try? Suwandel is a traditional Sri Lankan rice variety of Oryza sativa. This white rice has a unique aroma and a milky flavor. It also has more vitamins than other rice varieties, along with high amounts of fat, carbohydrates, and micronutrients.

2019年1月25日 · Over 2000 different kinds of traditional rice varieties are being cultivated in Sri Lanka. Almost all those traditional rice varieties have been organically grown under natural conditions without the application of agro chemicals and inorganic fertilizers.

2020年11月17日 · Sri Lanka has a rich diversity in rice varieties that are tasty, nutritious, and is known to contain a range of medicinal values. The country’s developing food and beverage industry has integrated the use of traditional rice varieties into producing food products like noodles and pasta that are rich in taste and goodness.

Sri Lanka has a rich paddy cultivation practice and a diverse range of heirloom rice varieties, that has multiple nutrition and health benefits and have developed natural resistance to local pests

2024年9月10日 · Rice is the lifeblood of Sri Lankan cuisine. From the verdant paddy fields that stretch across the island to the fragrant bowls of rice that are a constant presence at every meal, rice is far more than just a staple food in Sri Lanka — it is a cultural emblem, a symbol of sustenance, and a central element of daily life.