Kala Namak rice, the GI-tagged aromatic rice of eastern Uttar Pradesh — for bulk export.
Kalanamak is a scented rice named for its black husk, registered as a Geographical Indication for 11 districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh [1][2]. We arrange bulk supply, packing and export coordination; grades, samples and quotes on request.
What makes it special
Aroma & taste
The GI specification describes it as one of the finest scented rices of Uttar Pradesh, famous for taste, palatability and aroma, with cooked rice that is fluffy, soft and non-sticky [2].
Black husk
The name comes from its black husk: kala means black [2].
Grain quality
Researchers describe a medium-slender grain with about 70% head rice recovery and 19–20% amylose, which keeps cooked rice soft [4].
Improved varieties
Notified varieties include Kalanamak KN3, Bauna Kalanamak 101, Bauna Kalanamak 102, Kalanamak Kiran, Pusa Narendra Kalanamak 1 and Pusa CRD Kalanamak 2 [5].
A legend from the Buddha’s time
Legend links Kalanamak to the time of the Buddha; the GI filing records carbonised rice grains found at Aligarhwa, Siddharthnagar, which it identifies with Kapilvastu [2].
Nutrition: what studies report
- Studies report a glycaemic index of about 49–52% for Kalanamak [4][6].
- Studies report about 10.6–11% protein, and roughly three times the iron and four times the zinc of common rice [4][6].
- ICAR-IIRR lists Kalanamak at 20.4 ppm zinc in polished seed, used as a check variety in its trials [7].
- Researchers also report beta-carotene (provitamin A) in Kalanamak [4].
Figures vary by variety, growing conditions and processing, and are quoted from the cited studies, not from tests on our lots. This is not medical advice. Lab reports for a specific lot can be requested with a quote.
Origin & GI
The GI area covers 11 districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh: Bahraich, Balrampur, Basti, Deoria, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Sant Kabir Nagar, Siddharthnagar and Shravasti [2][8].
Kalanamak is Siddharthnagar’s product under Uttar Pradesh’s One District One Product (ODOP) scheme [8]. Researchers say it should be grown in the Kharif season within the GI area to keep its grain quality [4].
Export policy: in April 2024 DGFT allowed export of up to 1,000 tonnes of Kala Namak rice through six specified customs stations (Notification 01/2023) [9][10]. Rules for non-basmati rice have changed since, so we confirm the current policy with every quote.
HOLIVITAA™ offers this GI-tagged variety. Ask us about the origin documents available for your lot.
Rice (common) mandi price, Uttar Pradesh — not Kala Namak
Indicative domestic market price, updated daily — not an export quote.
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Grades & packing
- Grades (raw, by variety and polish): on request
- Bulk bags for export: on request
- Private label: on request
- Samples and lot-specific lab reports: on request
No prices or minimum quantities are published: each quote depends on grade, quantity, packing and destination.
How ordering works
- Send your requirement: grade, quantity, packing and destination country.
- We confirm availability and current export rules, then send a written quote; samples on request.
- On your go-ahead we arrange sourcing, packing and export documentation.
- We coordinate shipping to your destination and keep you updated.
Frequently asked questions
Sources
- IP India GI Registry — Application 205, “Kalanamak” (Rice)
- GI Journal 50 (7 May 2013) — Kalanamak Rice specification, area and proof of origin (UP Krishi Vipran)
- APEDA — Uttar Pradesh GI products
- “Improvement of Local Speciality Rices … Case of Kalanamak Rice”, Journal of Rice Research (2022)
- Lok Sabha question AU3866 — Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare reply on Kalanamak varieties
- “Gem from local germplasm of Kalanamak rice for environment, health and wealth”, IJMRGE
- ICAR-IIRR — DRR Dhan 45 (Kalanamak zinc check value)
- IRRI News (May 2021) — IRRI supports Uttar Pradesh in popularizing Kalanamak (ODOP, GI districts)
- DGFT Notification 01/2023 (2 Apr 2024) — Export of 1,000 MT of Kala Namak rice (APEDA)
- The Hindu BusinessLine — Govt allows export of 1,000 tonnes of Kala namak rice
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