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.
[4][5][6] 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.
[7] Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice".
[8] Wayanad Jeerakasala rice is a prized crop in Waynad and so named after the location.
List of characteristics and facts about Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice: It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry, under the Union Government of India, on 4 October 2010 and is valid until 22 September 2029.