Annam Sona Masoori 10 kg

Annam Sona Masoori is a premium-quality medium-grain rice variety from India, sold in a 10 kg pack.
The variety Sona Masoori rice (also spelled “Sona Masuri / Sona Masoori / Sona Masuri”) originates largely from southern Indian states such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
? Key Characteristics & Nutrition

The grains are medium in size, lightweight, and cook into soft, fluffy, non-sticky rice — rather than heavy or overly chewy grains.

The rice is known for its delicate, mild aroma and subtle flavour, rather than strong fragrance (as in some long-grain aromatic rices). s

Typical nutritional breakdown per 100 g (uncooked) — approximate values from product listings:

Carbohydrates: ~ 78–80 g

Protein: ~ 6 g

Fat: ~ 1 g or less

It is naturally gluten-free, low in fat and cholesterol (typical for plain rice).
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Because of its relatively moderate starch and easy digestibility, it’s often considered lighter and easier on the stomach compared to denser or heavier rice varieties.
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?? Typical Uses & Cooking Suitability

Annam Sona Masoori is highly versatile — you can use it for a wide variety of dishes:

Everyday steamed rice with dals, curries, vegetables, or meat — excellent for daily meals because of its lightness and easy digestibility.

South-Indian dishes: Ideal for dishes like plain steamed rice for sambar/rasam, coconut rice, tomato rice, curries.
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Pulao, simple biryanis and fried-rice dishes: Its medium-grain rice cooks up soft and slightly separate, which suits pulaos and mild biryanis (though for long-grain aromatic biryani style one might prefer specialized long-grain rice).

Everyday cooking for families or bulk use: 10 kg pack is convenient if you cook rice regularly or have a larger household — ensures you have supply for weeks or more.

?? Pros & Why People Choose It

Light & easy on digestion — good for daily meals and all age groups.
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Versatile across cuisines — though associated with South Indian cooking, it works fine with North-Indian curries, simple rice-and-dal meals or even fusion dishes.

Balanced nutrition — a decent source of carbohydrates and some protein, while being low in fat. Useful as a staple carb in vegetarian or general diets.

Value for money for regular use — a 10 kg pack means less frequent buying, suitable for households and regular purchasers.

Mild flavour & subtle aroma — for people who prefer a neutral rice base that complements (rather than competes with) richly spiced Indian gravies or dals.

?? What to Keep in Mind

Because Sona Masoori rice grains are medium and soft, they may not have the long, slender grains or “lengthwise fluffiness” that some long-grain varieties (like basmati) have. If you particularly like long-grain texture for biryani, you may notice difference.

Cooking method matters: to get soft, fluffy, separate grains, rinsing thoroughly and using correct water-to-rice ratio helps. Over-cooking or wrong ratio may make rice sticky or mushy.

As with all rice, store it in a cool, dry, clean place to preserve freshness, especially when you buy 10 kg bulk pack.
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