{"product_id":"chitti-mutyalu-rice-1kg","title":"Chitti Mutyalu Rice","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌾 Tazawan Chitti Mutyalu Rice\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Aromatic Rice • Semi-Polished • Heritage Grain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTazawan Chitti Mutyalu Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional aromatic rice carefully grown by \u003cstrong\u003eFarmer Padmavathi\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eKothavalasa, Andhra Pradesh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its delicate grains and naturally pleasant aroma, Chitti Mutyalu represents the rich diversity of traditional Indian rice varieties. At Tazawan, the rice is \u003cstrong\u003esemi-polished\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining more of the grain's natural layers than highly polished white rice while offering a convenient everyday cooking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrop Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2025 – November 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Why Choose Chitti Mutyalu Rice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌾 Traditional Rice Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChitti Mutyalu is part of India's diverse traditional rice heritage, valued for its characteristic grain quality, aroma and culinary appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Semi-Polished for Better Grain Retention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-polishing removes less of the outer grain layers than conventional polishing. Rice's bran and germ contain dietary fiber, minerals and bioactive compounds, and greater polishing can reduce several of these nutrients. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 Naturally Aromatic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts natural aroma makes Chitti Mutyalu particularly appealing for traditional rice preparations, pulao, biryani-style dishes and everyday meals where fragrance and flavour matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch on aromatic rice varieties shows that traditional aromatic grains can contain diverse phytochemicals and antioxidant compounds, although the levels vary considerably between varieties and growing conditions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💚 Naturally Nutrient-Conscious Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this rice is \u003cstrong\u003esemi-polished rather than highly polished\u003c\/strong\u003e, it retains more of the grain's natural nutritional components than fully polished rice. Rice bran and germ contain compounds such as tocopherols, tocotrienols, phenolics and γ-oryzanol. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧲 Naturally Contains Minerals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eICAR–Indian Institute of Rice Research trials have reported comparatively high \u003cstrong\u003eiron and zinc levels in Chittimutyalu samples\u003c\/strong\u003e at certain testing locations. These results demonstrate the nutritional potential of the variety, but actual nutrient levels can vary with soil, season, farming practices and processing. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Traditional Food for a Balanced Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of a varied diet, traditionally processed rice can contribute carbohydrates for energy along with naturally occurring nutrients. The semi-polished form provides a middle ground between highly polished white rice and completely unpolished brown rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 Traditional Wellness Perspective\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Indian food systems have long valued aromatic and heritage rice varieties not only for their taste and fragrance but also as wholesome everyday grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eChitti Mutyalu\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is appropriate to describe the traditional appeal as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etraditionally valued as a wholesome rice variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eappreciated for its natural aroma and flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etraditionally used in festive and special rice preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evalued as part of regional rice diversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuitable for regular meals when consumed as part of a balanced diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are \u003cstrong\u003etraditional food-use perspectives\u003c\/strong\u003e, not claims that the rice treats or cures a disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔬 What Science Says\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific research on aromatic and less-polished rice supports several useful nutritional observations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Less polishing can preserve more nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bran and germ contain fiber, minerals, vitamin E-related compounds, phenolics and other bioactive substances. Removing these layers through extensive milling reduces several of these components. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Aromatic rice can contain antioxidant compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudies comparing traditional aromatic rice varieties have found phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidant activity, although concentrations differ significantly among varieties. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Chittimutyalu has demonstrated mineral potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eICAR-IIRR research has reported relatively high iron and zinc measurements for Chittimutyalu in certain field trials. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Semi-polished is different from brown\/unpolished rice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe should not market this product as brown rice or unpolished rice. It is specifically \u003cstrong\u003esemi-polished\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the wording should remain accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👩🌾 From Farmer to Your Plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padmavathi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kothavalasa, Andhra Pradesh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chitti Mutyalu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Polished\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrop Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2025 – November 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traceability story is important for Tazawan because customers can understand \u003cstrong\u003ewhere their rice came from and who grew it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍚 Cooking Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoak for approximately 45 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen Vessel Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice : Water = 1 : 2.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1 cup rice → approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 cups water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRice Cooker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice : Water = 1 : 1.75\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1 cup rice → approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.75 cups water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater absorption can vary slightly depending on soaking, batch, vessel and cooking method. These ratios are the recommended starting point for this Tazawan batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌾 Product Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTazawan Chitti Mutyalu Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Traditional Aromatic Rice\u003cbr\u003e✅ Grown by Farmer Padmavathi\u003cbr\u003e✅ Kothavalasa, Andhra Pradesh\u003cbr\u003e✅ Semi-Polished\u003cbr\u003e✅ Naturally Aromatic \u0026amp; Flavourful\u003cbr\u003e✅ Traditional Heritage Variety\u003cbr\u003e✅ Naturally Contains Minerals \u0026amp; Bioactive Compounds\u003cbr\u003e✅ Suitable for Everyday \u0026amp; Festive Cooking\u003cbr\u003e✅ Farm-to-Plate Traceability\u003cbr\u003e✅ Crop: July 2025 – November 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTazawan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegenerating Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tazawan Organic Foods Private Limited","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":52074714825025,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":52074714857793,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/3798\/4577\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug11_2026_12_54_40PM.png?v=1786439404","url":"https:\/\/tazawan.com\/products\/chitti-mutyalu-rice-1kg","provider":"Tazawan Organic Foods Private Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}