Samba / Late Samba / Thaladi Suitable for all seasons due to its photo insensitivity
Average grain yield
4638 kg/ha - 55.74% higher than Kavuni
Salient Features
Reduced levels of total carbohydrates (65-70%) whereas other white rice contain 80 - 85%. Increased amount of total dietary fibre (3-3.5%), compared to white rice (1-1.5%) Medium glycemic index (67%), higher levels of Lutein (205.35 – g/100g) Anthocyanins (148 mg/100 g), antioxidants, flavonoids (6.54 mg/100 g) and resistant starch Resistant to bacterial leaf blight, sheath blight and false smut
Reduced levels of total carbohydrates (65-70%) whereas other white rice contain 80 - 85%.
Increased amount of total dietary fibre (3-3.5%), compared to white rice (1-1.5%)
Medium glycemic index (67%), higher levels of Lutein (205.35 – g/100g)
