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Agricultural · Tamil Nadu

Thooyamalli Rice

GI Registered Tamil Nadu Agricultural
GI numberGI Registered · 2026
Verified cooperativesProducer association pending — see the official GI Journal for authorised users
StateTamil Nadu

About Thooyamalli Rice

Thooyamalli Rice is a traditional rice variety of Tamil Nadu grown in the sambha season, and it is one of the six recently reported GI registrations added to this catalogue in 2026. The name is generally read as pure jasmine, suggesting pale, fragrant grains. Reports describe a crop cycle of roughly 135 to 140 days, but this dataset does not include a full registry description.

Heritage and place

Traditional paddy varieties have been kept alive by farmers who value their taste and resilience, and Tamil Nadu has many of them. Thooyamalli belongs to that heritage. A GI recognises a variety and its area, which can help farmers get a fair price. Because the registration is new, the notified region and proprietor should be checked in the official journal.

How it is made

Sambha-season rice is sown in the later part of the year and harvested after the monsoon. Farmers transplant seedlings into puddled fields, manage water and harvest when the grain matures. After harvest, the paddy is dried and milled, sometimes lightly, to keep more of the bran. These are general details of traditional paddy farming rather than the GI's exact specification.

Registry record

Thooyamalli Rice is a Geographical Indication tagged product of Tamil Nadu in the agricultural category, reported as newly registered in 2026; a confirmed registration number is not yet listed here. The name is legally protected: only producers within the notified region may sell under it. Confirm the entry in the official GI Journal before relying on it commercially.

◈ How to spot a fake Thooyamalli Rice

What to check

Traditional rice varieties are best bought directly from farmer groups, organic stores or trusted retailers who name the variety and origin. Check the packing date, look for whole, even grains and smell for freshness, since old rice loses aroma. Because the GI is new, ask for evidence of origin and confirm the listing in the GI Journal. Store in a dry, airtight container.

  • A traditional sambha-season rice variety (the name means 'pure jasmine'), newly registered in 2026. Detailed authentication guidance is not yet published in this dataset — check the GI Journal for the registered proprietor.

Where to buy

Authorised producers for this recent registration are not yet listed in our dataset. Check the GI Journal entry for authorised users, and prefer government emporia and cooperatives in Tamil Nadu.

Catalogue record

Catalogue record: GI Registered · 2026 · Tamil Nadu · reviewed

Frequently asked questions

What is the GI registration number of Thooyamalli Rice?

Thooyamalli Rice was reported as newly registered in 2026. This catalogue does not yet list a confirmed registration number, so check the official GI Journal for the entry.

Where is Thooyamalli Rice made?

Thooyamalli Rice is produced in Tamil Nadu, in the agricultural category of this catalogue.

Can Thooyamalli Rice legally be made outside Tamil Nadu?

No. GI protection means only producers within the notified region of Tamil Nadu may legally sell goods under the name “Thooyamalli Rice”.

How can I spot a fake Thooyamalli Rice?

A traditional sambha-season rice variety (the name means 'pure jasmine'), newly registered in 2026. Detailed authentication guidance is not yet published in this dataset — check the GI Journal for the registered proprietor.