Product description
ROOTZ ORGANICS SONA MASOORI WHITE RICE — LIGHT & FLUFFY
Sona Masoori is a popular medium-grain white rice, prized for being lightweight, subtly aromatic and less starchy than many everyday rices. It cooks up soft and fluffy with separate grains, making it a versatile staple for daily meals across South India and beyond.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
Its light texture and gentle fragrance make Sona Masoori a genuine all-rounder: fluffy plain rice for curries and dals, the traditional choice for soaking and grinding into idli and dosa batter, and a lovely base for pulao and biryani. It is naturally gluten-free and low in fat.
SOURCING
Medium-grain white rice grown in India. [Confirm whether this is raw (unparboiled) or steamed rice and reflect it in the product name.]
NUTRITION — per 100g
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 350 kcal | - |
| Carbohydrates | 78 g | 28% |
| of which sugars | 0.1 g | - |
| Dietary fibre | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 7 g | 14% |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamin) | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% |
*%DV on a 2,000 kcal adult reference diet; approximate values. Sona Masoori is a white rice: a source of carbohydrates, naturally low in fat and cholesterol-free, with some B vitamins and minerals. Naturally gluten-free.
HOW TO SELECT & STORE
- Store: keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
- Keep sealed to maintain freshness.
- Use within the best-before date.
HOW TO USE
Sona Masoori is a light, fluffy all-rounder, UAE and international.
- How to cook: rinse 2–3 times, soak 15–20 minutes for fluffier results (optional), then cook with about twice the water on medium heat until tender. Fluff with a fork.
- Everyday rice: serve with dals, curries and stir-fried vegetables.
- Idli & dosa: soak and grind with urad dal for fermented batter.
- Pulao: saute with onions, spices and vegetables.
- Biryani & fried rice: a light base for layered and stir-fried rice dishes.
- Lemon / curd rice: South Indian rice classics.
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Sign UpA medium-grain, lightweight, and aromatic rice, perfect for everyday meals and South Indian dishes.
Yes, naturally gluten-free and easy to digest.
Yes, ideal for soaking and grinding into fermented batter for idlis and dosas.
Rinse, optionally soak for 15–20 minutes, then cook with water on medium heat until fluffy.
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.
Sona Masoori is a popular medium-grain white rice, known for being lightweight, subtly aromatic and less starchy than many everyday rices. It cooks up soft and fluffy with separate grains, and is a staple for daily meals across South India — as well as the traditional choice for idli and dosa batter.
It's a versatile all-rounder: fluffy plain rice for curries and dals, soaked and ground with urad dal for idli and dosa batter, a light base for pulao and biryani, and the classic grain for South Indian lemon rice and curd rice. It suits almost any everyday rice dish.
Yes — rice is a naturally gluten-free grain, so Sona Masoori is suitable for gluten-free diets. It's also naturally low in fat and cholesterol-free. As always, if you have coeliac disease, check the packaging for your needs.
Rinse the rice two to three times to remove surface starch, optionally soak it for 15 to 20 minutes, then cook it in about twice its volume of water on medium heat until tender. Fluff it with a fork before serving for light, separate grains.
