Black Rice (Chak-Hao) from Nagaland – Antioxidant-Rich Heritage Grain by Staple Kaka
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Black Rice, traditionally known in North-East India as Chak-Hao, is a rare and ancient indigenous rice variety cultivated in the pristine hill regions of Nagaland and neighbouring states. Revered for its deep purple-black colour, nutty flavour, and exceptional nutritional value, this “forbidden rice” was once reserved for royalty and special occasions.
At Staple Kaka, our Black Rice is carefully sourced from tribal farmers who follow natural and sustainable farming practices. It is cultivated without chemical fertilizers, harmful pesticides, fumigation, irradiation, or artificial polishing, ensuring that every grain retains its original nutrition, purity, and authenticity.
By choosing Staple Kaka’s Black Rice from Nagaland, you support tribal livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and India’s rich grain heritage.
Nagaland
Black Rice, traditionally known as Chak-Hao, is cultivated in the hill regions of Nagaland and neighbouring parts of North-East India. This ancient indigenous rice variety has long been valued in local food traditions and was historically associated with royalty and special occasions. Tribal farming communities continue to cultivate it using natural and sustainable farming practices that have been preserved across generations. The region’s hilly landscape and favourable growing conditions support the cultivation of this distinctive heritage grain while helping sustain indigenous agricultural traditions.
Why TSK sources this
- Ancient indigenous variety
- Tribal farmer sourced
- Natural farming practices
- Artificially unpolished
- Heritage grain
- Carefully sourced
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