Rice and wheat are an essential part of every Indian household. These food items have been a staple source of carbohydrates in Indian diets for generations. This is why there is a wide variety of rice and wheat available in the market, varying in price and quality. Due to this, people can choose based on their budget and needs. Typically, good and premium-quality rice may cost around Rs 100-200 per kg. However, the variety of rice we will talk about in this article is priced much higher than the normal rice we use in our households. This specific variety is neither grown in India nor can be easily found. It is mainly grown in Japan. Let us know more about this in this article.
According to a report by Oddity Central, the name of the variety is Kinmemai Premium. It holds the Guinness World Record for becoming the most expensive rice in the world. This variety is rich in nutrients and is said to boost immunity. Kinmemai Premium is sold in 140 g packets, at around $120 per kg (approximately Rs 10,036). In 2016, it set the world record for being the most expensive rice with a price of $109 per kg (approximately Rs 9,116)
Kinmemai Premium is produced by Japan’s Toyo Rice Corporation. The selection of this exclusive rice features hand-picked grains from five varieties of Japanese rice. The segregation is done by a rice-buffing technology developed more than 17 years ago. It is nicely polished to remove the inedible wax layer and has a delicious nutty taste.
It is claimed that rice contains 6 times more lipopolysaccharides (LPSan, a type of immunity booster that helps a person to stay fit and healthy. It also has 1.8 times more fibre and 7 times more Vitamin B1 than the traditional rice we use in our household. Additionally, the Kinmemai Premium rice doesn’t need to be washed before cooking and has a mild sweetness and fragrance.
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