{"product_id":"organic-brown-rice-sonamasoori-1kg","title":"Organic Brown Rice - Sonamasoori 1kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDhatu Organic Brown Sonamasoori Rice — South India's Favourite Grain, Whole and Unpolished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrown rice is simply white rice that hasn't been stripped of its bran and germ — the two outermost layers that contain the majority of rice's nutritional value. Dhatu's Organic Brown Sonamasoori takes the beloved, lightweight South Indian Sonamasoori variety and delivers it as nature intended: whole, unpolished, and nutritionally complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe processing difference:\u003c\/strong\u003e White rice undergoes milling that removes the bran and germ to produce polished white grains. This process removes 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of the vitamin B6, 50% of the manganese, 50% of the phosphorus, 60% of the iron and virtually all of the dietary fibre. Brown rice — particularly this organic whole-grain Sonamasoori — retains all of these. It is the same grain, with all its nutrition still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brown Sonamasoori Specifically\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all brown rice is equal. Long-grain brown Basmati has a firmer texture and longer cook time. Short-grain brown rice can be gummy and heavy. \u003cstrong\u003eBrown Sonamasoori occupies the ideal middle ground\u003c\/strong\u003e — medium grain, light in texture, relatively quick-cooking for a brown rice (28–32 minutes), and with the familiar mild aroma of Sonamasoori that makes it genuinely enjoyable rather than a nutritional compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Brown Sonamasoori Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCertified organic — NPOP certified, no synthetic chemical residues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBran and germ fully intact — complete nutritional profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4g dietary fibre per 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports digestive health, beneficial gut bacteria and satiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow glycaemic index (~55) — slower glucose release than white rice; ideal for blood sugar management\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRich in magnesium — 3x more than white Sonamasoori\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eB vitamins (B1, B3, B6) for energy metabolism — largely absent in polished white rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManganese — critical for bone formation and antioxidant enzyme activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturally gluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo fortification, polishing agents or additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrown Rice \u0026amp; Blood Sugar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple randomised controlled trials have demonstrated that substituting white rice with brown rice reduces post-meal blood glucose levels, improves insulin sensitivity, and is associated with lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. The fibre, phytic acid and bran compounds in brown rice slow starch digestion and moderate glucose release. For the 77 million Indians with diabetes and the 136 million with pre-diabetes, this is a meaningful dietary choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook Brown Sonamasoori\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse 2–3 times. \u003cstrong\u003eSoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak 30 minutes in cold water — this reduces cook time and improves texture significantly. \u003cstrong\u003eCook:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 cup rice : 2.25 cups water. Bring to boil, reduce to lowest heat, cover tightly and cook 28–32 minutes. Rest covered 10 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003ePressure cooker:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 whistles on medium heat with 2 cups water per cup of rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTip: Adding a few drops of oil or a small piece of butter to the cooking water prevents sticking and gives a slightly richer flavour.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaking the Transition from White Rice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those switching from white to brown rice, the transition is easiest when done gradually. Start by mixing 75% white and 25% brown rice, then move to 50:50, then to pure brown rice over 2–3 weeks. Brown Sonamasoori, being lighter in texture than other brown rices, is the easiest variety to transition to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Dhatu Organics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDhatu sources Sonamasoori from certified organic farms in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana — the heartland of this variety. The rice is cleaned, graded and packed without polishing or any chemical treatment. What you receive is the complete grain, exactly as the farmer harvested it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dhatu Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678291972254,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5421\/5326\/files\/Brownsonamasooririce.jpg?v=1778310390","url":"https:\/\/www.dhatuorganics.com\/products\/organic-brown-rice-sonamasoori-1kg","provider":"Dhatu Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}