Rosa Kekulu in the market soon

Irangika Range

A new variety of red rice called Rosa Kekulu will be introduced to the local market through Sathosa and Lanka Sathosa outlets providing high quality red rice free of toxic chemicals to the people.

Cooperative Wholesale Establishment (CWE) Chairman Eraj Fernando said arrangements have been made to supply Rosa Kekulu to consumers at Rs. 48 a kilo through Sathosa and Lanka Sathosa outlets on the instructions of Co-operatives and Internal Trade Minister Johnston Fernando.

"There is a good demand for red rice varieties in the local market as doctors have recommended red rice as a preventive measure for many diseases, including diabetes," he said.

He further said there is a big demand for red rice varieties, especially from people in the Western and Southern Provinces.

Therefore, measures have been taken to issue last season's red harvest yield to the market to meet the high demand.," he added.