"Malati Foods Tandul showcases premium rice from Kolhapur's Sahyadri foothills, delivering exceptional aroma, firm non-sticky grains, and creamy white texture that elongates beautifully when cooked. Unlike common polished varieties, this GI-tagged heirloom rice retains natural nutrients through minimal processing, offering superior flavor for daily meals, ceremonies, and festive dishes with authentic regional purity. Product Features ● Premium Variety: Indigenous aromatic rice with short bold grains (3.61:5.5mm ratio) from Kolhapur's fertile laterite soils. ● Strong Natural Aroma: Complex blend of alcohols, aldehydes, and esters for a distinctive fragrance absent in hybrid rice. ● Non-Sticky Firm Texture: Cooks fluffy with high elongation (60-110%), ideal for biryanis and pulaos. ● Nutrient-Preserved Processing: Traditionally polished without chemicals, retaining iron, magnesium, and fiber. ● GI-Tagged Authenticity: Protected origin ensures genuine Kolhapur quality and ceremonial suitability. ● Sustainable Cultivation: Rain-fed from the Panchganga river basin for clean, pesticide-minimal grains. "