Mappillai Samba Rice
Mappillai Samba Rice is one of the most popular rice varities in Tamilnadu. The rice is red colour which contains rich in iron and zinc and it can helps for the production of hemoglobin and myoglobin.
It is also calles as bridegroom rice, where a bridegroom(mappillai in tamil) as asked to lift a heavy round rock just to express his physical power. The bridegroom is given the cooked rice to strengthen his energy.
Health Benefits of Mappillai Samba Rice :
- It has high in fibre which has helps for easy digestion.
- It can helps to increase haemoglobin content in our body.
- It is the best rice variety for diabetic patients. It can increases energy level and induces growth , it is commonly given to kids.
- This rice can strengthen our kidneys.
- It can help to lowering cholesterol level in our body.
- Mappillai samba contains 49 grams of carbohydrates and 10% proteins.
- Apart from iron and Zync, it contains magnesium, phosphorus, molybdenum and manganese.
