This traditional rice variety is best for lunch and alternative for regular white polished rice. The word ‘Thangam’ in Tamil means Gold. Since the matured grains are golden in color the variety is known as thanga samba.

This variety is also known to increase the longevity of human beings. It increases stamina to a great extent. It improves human complexion and also potency of male. It comes under white rice variety. Since this variety of rice is extremely fine and long, it is used for the preparation of special dishes like pulav Meals. It is suitable for the South Indian meal. It is believed that long term consumption of this rice keeps you young and healthy.

• It is Queen of all traditional rice
• Anti-ageing