Ponni literally means Gold in Tamil and also refers to River Kaveri,the lifeline of the South India. Parboiled (referred to as Boiled) rice is cited to be a better source of nutrients like Fibre, Calcium, Potassium and Vitamin B-6 than regular Raw White rice. Parboiling makes white rice nutritionally similar to brown rice. Organic Parboiled Ponni rice developed in Tamilnadu ,has a unique aroma and texture,cited to improve heart health and blood circulation. It is better for diabetic patients as it has lower glycemic index