Wayanad Jeerakasala rice

Wayanad Jeerakasala rice
Geographical indication
DescriptionWayanad Jeerakasala rice is an aromatic rice cultivated in Kerala
TypeAromatic rice
AreaWayanad district
CountryIndia
Registered4 October 2010
Official websiteipindia.gov.in

Wayanad Jeerakasala rice is a variety of traditional, non-Basmati, medium-grained aromatic rice with golden yellow colour mainly grown in the Indian state of Kerala. It is a common and widely cultivated crop in Wayanad district. The other variety from the same region, Wayanad Gandhakasala rice is known for its sandalwood-like flavor, while Wayanad Jeerakasala rice resembles cumin seeds in both appearance and taste and are so unique from one another.

Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice".