CHARK FARM Telangana Sona

Telangana Sona rice that’s gentle on blood sugar.

RNR 15048 grown with EM-1 natural farming in Telangana, milled the way you like it, and packed in jute.

₹320per kg, any polish

Every order comes with fresh farm vegetables, free.

Chark Telangana Sona rice in a jute bag, low GI and high fibre, beside a bowl of cooked rice and paddy stalks

GI 51, where most white rice sits above 70.

The glycemic index measures how fast a food raises blood sugar. RNR 15048 tested in the low range, which is why it’s known across Telangana as “diabetic rice”.

GI values from PJTSAU and published clinical studies of RNR 15048 (about 51–52). Your own response will vary with portion, polish and what you eat it with. This isn’t medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their doctor’s guidance.

Choose your rice

Same grain, same price. Pick how much of the bran layer you want milled off.

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RNR 15048, better known as Telangana Sona

Bred at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Rajendranagar, by crossing two proven varieties, MTU 1010 and JGL 3855. It was released for Telangana in 2015 and notified by the Government of India in 2016.

It’s a short, slender, super-fine grain, close to Sona Masoori in look and taste, and it has found buyers far beyond Telangana, including the Gulf, the UK, the US and Australia.

~51Glycemic index, in the low range
120–125Days from sowing to harvest
>67%Head rice recovery, so fewer broken grains
BlastResistant to blast disease, the most damaging rice fungus
Kharif & RabiGrows in both seasons
Super fineShort slender grain that cooks soft and separate
No. 196Registered with PPV&FRA, Govt. of India, 2018
Semi-tallAbout 100–115 cm, with long 24–25 cm panicles

Why the GI is lower

Researchers attribute the slower release of sugar to the grain’s starch make-up. In a clinical study with people with type 2 diabetes, swapping regular rice for RNR 15048 lowered after-meal blood sugar compared with common white rice.

How it cooks

Intermediate amylose and gel consistency give it a soft, non-sticky texture. Use about 1 : 2 rice to water for polished grain, a little more water for single polish, and 1 : 2.5 after soaking for brown.

Husk removed, single polish or fully polished?

Every grain is RNR 15048. The difference is how much of the bran, where most of the fibre, oil and B-vitamins live, is milled away.

Husk removedSingle polishFully polished
Bran keptAll of itSomeVery little
FibreHighestMediumLowest
TextureChewy, nuttySoft with a light biteSoft, fluffy, white
CookingSoak 30 min, about 30–35 minAbout 20 minAbout 15 min
Best forMaximum fibre, slowest digestionDaily meals with more nutritionBiryani, pulao, festive cooking
Price₹320 / kg₹320 / kg₹320 / kg

Grown with EM-1

EM-1 (Effective Microorganisms) is a liquid culture of beneficial microbes developed by Prof. Teruo Higa at the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan, and sold since 1982. We use it in place of most chemical inputs to build healthy, living soil.

Lactic acid bacteriaThe same family found in curd. They help break down organic matter and keep harmful microbes in check.
YeastsProduce vitamins and growth-promoting substances that feed roots and other microbes.
Photosynthetic bacteriaUse sunlight to turn root exudates and organic matter into nutrients plants can absorb.

How we use it in our paddy

  1. Activate. EM-1 is fermented with jaggery and water for about a week to multiply the microbes.
  2. Treat the seed and nursery. Seeds are soaked in diluted solution before sowing for strong, even seedlings.
  3. Feed the field. EM bokashi (rice bran and farm waste fermented with EM) and activated EM go into the field with irrigation water.
  4. Spray the crop. Diluted EM is sprayed on the leaves during growth instead of routine chemical sprays.
  5. Return the straw. After harvest, stubble is broken down with EM rather than burnt.

What it means for you and the land

Living, fertile soilMore organic matter and microbial life, so the soil holds water and nutrients better season after season.
Far fewer chemicalsLess synthetic fertiliser and pesticide in the field means fewer residues on the grain you eat.
Healthier plantsStrong roots and a balanced microbial community help the crop resist pests and disease naturally.
Cleaner water and airNo stubble burning and less chemical run-off into canals and groundwater.
Better grain qualitySteady, balanced nutrition gives well-filled, uniform grains.
Fair for farmersLow-cost, farm-made inputs cut the expense of growing rice.

EM-1® is a trademark of EM Research Organization, Japan. Benefits described reflect farming practice and farmer experience; results vary with soil and season.

Free vegetables with every order

We grow vegetables alongside our paddy using the same EM-1 methods. Whatever is fresh and available on the day your rice ships, tomatoes, greens, brinjal, chillies, gourds and more, goes into your box at no charge.

The selection changes with the season and harvest, so each box is a little different.

Questions

Is Telangana Sona good for people with diabetes?

RNR 15048 has a low glycemic index (about 51) and studies found it caused a smaller rise in blood sugar than common white rice. It’s still a carbohydrate, so portion size matters. Please talk to your doctor before changing your diet.

Which polish should I choose?

For the most fibre and the slowest digestion, choose husk removed. Single polish is a good everyday middle ground. Fully polished is best when you want soft white rice for biryani or festive dishes.

Is the price the same for all three?

Yes. Every option is ₹320 per kg.

Which vegetables will I get?

Whatever is fresh from the farm when your order is packed. The mix changes through the year.

How should I store the rice?

Keep it in a cool, dry, airtight container. Brown (husk-removed) rice still has its bran oil, so use it within 2–3 months or refrigerate it in hot weather.

How do I place and pay for an order?

Add rice to your cart and fill in your delivery details. Your order is sent to us on WhatsApp, and we’ll confirm delivery and payment with you directly.