The origin of Basmati lies in the foothills of the Himalayas and is characterised by the extra long slender grain, pleasant and distinctive aroma, and soft and fluffy texture of the cooked rice. These unique features of Basmati, is owed to a labour of centuries of selection and cultivation by farmers, well preservation and maintenance technique in their purest form of the traditional Basmati (TB) varieties. Basmati rice has a high amylose content and low Glycemic Index which are highly beneficial from the health point of view. Thus Basmati is a food that is digested slowly, allowing for a gradual rise in blood sugar and insulin. It provides a slow-release form of energy that sustains one between meals and promotes a healthy body weight. It also Protect the body from the harmful effects of too much insulin.
