CIC GOLDEN CROP Special Red Lakmathi Long Grain Basmathi Rice, 10lb

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CIC Golden Crop Special Red Lakmathi is CIC's "Special" grade of its Sri Lankan-grown red long-grain basmathi-style rice, printed on the pack name panel as Special Red Basmathi Rice. It is a long red grain for biryani, yellow rice, ghee rice and pilaf where you want a separate grain with red-rice character, in a 10 lb family bag.

Origin & maker

Made in Sri Lanka by CIC, under its Golden Crop rice brand; the front of the pack reads "A Product of CIC Agri Businesses" and "Product of Sri Lanka". Full packer details are printed on the back of the pack. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.

Specifications

Nutrition Facts

The Nutrition Facts panel printed on the pack applies to this product; so please refer to the pack for per-serving values.

Shipping & returns

Ships from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. This is a bulk item: instead of free standard shipping it carries a flat bulk-shipping fee based on the total bulk weight in your order ($8.99 up to 15 lb, then $19.99, $27.99 or $37.99 for heavier orders), charged once per order, not per item. Free warehouse pickup is available for online orders and avoids the fee. 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 shipping policy and refund policy for full details.

Detailed description

What it is. Lakmathi is the name CIC uses for its Sri Lankan-grown long-grain rice positioned as a local alternative to imported basmati, and Special Red is a distinct grade within that range. The pack does not state how its milling differs from the standard Red Lakmathi bag; the pack you receive is the authority on that point.

Ingredients. This is plain uncooked rice. Any ingredient statement is printed on the pack.

Allergens. No allergen statement is printed on the pack that we can confirm; check the pack if you have a specific allergy.

How to cook. Cooking directions are printed on the pack. As a general guide for long-grain red rice, rinse until the water runs clear, soak about 20 minutes, cook with roughly 2 cups of water per cup of rice for around 20 minutes and rest before fluffing.

Serving ideas. Buriyani, ghee rice and yellow rice; fried rice; or plain under a mutton or chicken curry.

Also known as. විශේෂ රතු බාස්මති සහල් / சிறப்பு சிவப்பு பாஸ்மதி அரிசி · vishesha rathu basmathi / sirappu sivappu basmathi (special red basmathi).

Storage. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; reseal after opening.

FAQs

What is Lakmathi rice?
Lakmathi is a Sri Lankan-grown long-grain rice that CIC positions as a local alternative to imported basmati. It cooks long and fairly separate but with less aroma than Indian or Pakistani basmati. The red versions keep bran on the grain for a nuttier taste.

What does Special mean here?
Special Red is a separate grade from the standard Red Lakmathi bag in CIC's range. The milling difference from the pack itself, so if you need a particular grade, check the pack description or ask us before ordering.

Is it real basmati?
Not in the protected-origin sense; basmati proper is grown in the Indo-Gangetic plain. This is a long-grain variety grown in Sri Lanka and marketed as basmathi-style. Expect a slightly shorter, less perfumed grain that still works well for biryani.

Is a nutrition panel available?
Not yet for this pack. The Nutrition Facts panel printed on the bag applies; please refer to it for per-serving values. Plain uncooked rice is labelled by the 1/4 cup dry (45 g) serving on CIC packs.

How should I store a 10 lb bag of rice?
Keep it cool, dry and sealed, ideally decanted into an airtight container or bin once opened. Rice keeps for many months this way. Freezing the bag for 48 hours on arrival is a common precaution against pantry moths in warm US kitchens.

How does shipping work for a 10 lb bag?
It is a bulk item, so instead of free standard shipping it carries one flat bulk-shipping fee based on the total bulk weight in your order, starting at $8.99 for up to 15 lb and charged once per order rather than per bag. Free pickup at our Bohemia, New York warehouse avoids the fee entirely.