"Mighty Rice" Arrived at Market

"Mighty Rice, having the same taste as basmati, which is soft and not sticky, is ready for the market, says Herman Suhirman, Marketing Manager of the company producing Vita Rice. This product is intended for the Mauritian population, according to statistics, shows a high rate of diabetes and the fact that it is long grain with a low glycemic index suitable for diabetics. "When the rice grown in the southern countries, either because of Cluny climate, is a first step for the Mauritian market, the remaining unsold will be exported to other markets.

The company Vita Rice aims to increase the size of its land for cultivation of 320 hectares to 2500 hectares to move from 1 000 to 18 750 tonnes per year. This would, according Vita Rice, reduce the amount of imported rice. According to Herman Suhirman, it is not easy to find the land required because if the 'Mighty Rice' grows on dry land and not in rice, it still needs the rain water. At this moment, Vita Rice cultivates 320 hectares of hybrid rice land. Two varieties are produced or white rice and brown, and packaged per 500 grams.

According to the details of Herman Suhirman, at first, the white rice to be sold. Rice is the most widely grown grain in the world and anyone Mauritius 7700 tonnes annually.