{"product_id":"cic-golden-crop-madathawalu-traditional-rice-2lb","title":"CIC GOLDEN CROP Madathawalu Traditional Rice, 2lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eCIC Golden Crop Madathawalu is a traditional Sri Lankan heirloom red rice: a medium red grain with a mild, earthy flavour that cooks slightly sticky and full-bodied, packed in a 2 lb bag. It suits rice-and-curry, kenda porridge and lunch packets for families who like an old native variety. Plain rice: vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Sri Lanka by CIC, under its Golden Crop rice brand. The packer named on the pack varies by pack version: older packs print CIC Agri Produce Export (Pvt) Ltd, No. 205, D.R. Wijewardana Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka on the back panel, while newer Golden Crop packs simply read \"A Product of CIC Agri Businesses\" or \"A Product of CIC | Agri Produce\". The maker details printed on the pack you receive are the authority. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCIC Golden Crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadathawalu Traditional Rice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 lb \/ 907 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole grain rice, uncooked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadathawalu: traditional Sri Lankan heirloom red rice, medium grain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eServing size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 cup dry (45 g), about 20 servings per bag as printed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 lb plastic bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShelf life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest-before date printed 24 months from packing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegan; vegetarian; gluten-free (plain rice; no allergen statement confirmed on the pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePer 1\/4 cup dry (45 g) serving, as sold, as printed on the pack; about 20 servings per pack as printed\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer serving (45 g dry)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories from fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrans fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal carbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free warehouse pickup is available for online orders. Food items cannot be returned once shipped, but if your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Madathawalu is a native Sri Lankan red rice variety that predates modern hybrids. Compared with its heirloom siblings, it is softer and stickier when cooked than the small, dark Kaluheenati, and it is a red grain where Suwandel is a fragrant white one, which makes it a favourite for porridge and everyday meals. The pack states it is manufactured and packed by a HACCP (ISO 22000) food safety certified company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is plain uncooked rice. Any ingredient statement is printed on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e No allergen statement is printed on the pack that we can confirm; check the pack if you have a specific allergy. Rice is naturally free of gluten, and this pack is recorded in our catalog as gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to cook.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse and cook with about 2.5 cups water per cup of rice for 30 minutes, or soak first to soften. It gives a slightly sticky, full-flavoured red rice that suits rice-and-curry, kenda porridge and lunch packets. A 2 lb bag is about 6 cups uncooked, roughly 18 servings. Directions printed on the pack: The pack ratio line reads: for 1 cup of rice add 2 1\/2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of margarine and a pinch of salt. Rice cooker: add rice, water, butter or margarine and salt, switch on and let the cooker finish. Saucepan: bring rice and water to the boil uncovered, let the water level drop below the rice, stir, turn the heat to low, cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Microwave: cover and cook on high for 8 minutes, stir, cook on the defrost setting for another 5 minutes, then leave covered for 5 minutes before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing ideas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rice-and-curry with parippu and mallung; kenda porridge; lunch packets; or a red-rice kiribath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e මඩතවාලු \/ மடதவாலு · madathawalu \/ madathavalu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; reseal after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Madathawalu rice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMadathawalu is a native Sri Lankan red rice variety that predates modern hybrids, with a mild, earthy flavour and a slightly sticky cooked texture. It is one of the traditional varieties CIC grows and packs under its Golden Crop label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from Kaluheenati or Suwandel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll three are heirloom varieties from CIC. Suwandel is a fragrant white rice; Kaluheenati is a dark, small red grain; Madathawalu is a red grain with a slightly softer, stickier cooked texture, which many people prefer for porridge and everyday meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cook it in a rice cooker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Use the brown-rice setting if your cooker has one, with about 2.5 cups of water per cup of rice, which matches the ratio printed on the pack. Soaking 20 to 30 minutes beforehand gives a more even, softer grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the nutrition panel say?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePer 1\/4 cup dry (45 g) serving the pack prints 160 calories, 1.1 g total fat, 33.9 g carbohydrate and 3.6 g protein, with about 20 servings per 2 lb bag. The full table above is transcribed from the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this bag add a bulk shipping fee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A 2 lb bag is a standard-weight item, so it ships free on US orders of $69.99 or more; the bulk fee applies only to 10 lb rice bags, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks. Free warehouse pickup is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53108094042421,"sku":"001-CIC-MATRRI-2LB","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/CICGOLDERCROP-MadathawaluRice-2lb.avif?v=1786989286","url":"https:\/\/taprovan.com\/products\/cic-golden-crop-madathawalu-traditional-rice-2lb","provider":"Taprovan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}