ONganic India: organic speciality rice

ONganic foods is a leading organic foods company based in West Bengal, India. ONganic works across the value chain – farming, processing, R&D, domestic sales in B2B and B2C categories.

Mission

To be an inspiring and innovative global leader in providing genuine organic products and solutions for healthy conscious living. We aim to impact 10,000 farmers by 2025.

Vision

ONganic’s vision is better livelihoods for farmers, health & wellness for consumers and a sustainable planet.

Values

• Service to all
• Absolute commitment to quality
• Respect and devotion to Mother Nature
• Self-help, self-responsibility, honesty, social responsibility and caring for others.

Business model: production and processing combined

ONganic has set up an outgrower system with over a 1000 farmer families in West Bengal -and the number is increasing. Each of these farms is certified organic and maintains a close relationships with the company. ONganic advises them on growing practices and the choice of crops. The company then markets all of their farmers’ crops, from season to season.

ONganic also operates its own rice factory. They can thus offer full traceability of their products.

Product portfolio

Aromatic black rice

One of the most ancient grains, first grown by the Chinese thousands of years back, Black Rice was once forbidden for the common people to cook or use, than the royal families. (thus the name, Forbidden Rice). Raised by the small farmers of
West Bengal, this high nutritious grain is coming to your home through Onganic Foods.

Health Benefit

• Full of antioxidant
• Helping to Prevent Diabetes.
• Improves Digestive Health.
• Protects Heart Health

Usage of product:

Porridge, bread, dessert, black rice cake, sushi rolls, rice bed salads, and hand rolls.

Aromatic Brown Gobindobhog (or Baby Basmati)

A heritage variety, Aromatic Brown Gobindobhog rice used to be a premium product for the forgone generations. It is generally used as an offering to Lord Krishna, hence the name. It is grown by the small farmers of West Bengal and is one of the most nutritious rice, extremely high in antioxidants. This indigenous variety of Govindobhog Brown rice is naturally grown by giving emphasis on preserving the biodiversity and rich heritage of Bengal.

Health Benefit

• Help normalize cholesterol levels
• Stabilize blood sugar levels
• Weight Loss: makes digestion much easier.
• Rich in selenium, manganese

Usage of product

• Good for daily consumption.
• Lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes
• Rich in protein, fiber and anti-oxidants.

White gobindobhog

Gobindobhog from ONganic Foods is a rich in fiber. This native variety was preserved by generations of small farmers in Nadia district of West Bengal. It is one of the most nutritious rice, extremely high in antioxidants and is naturally grown by giving emphasis on preserving the biodiversity and rich heritage of Bengal. The delicate and soft texture with the brilliant aroma makes this rice a favourite among all the people across the world.

Usage of product

• Good for daily consumption.
• Lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes
• Rich in protein, fiber and anti-oxidants

Flattened rice

Flakes produced from the de husked rice that is parboiled, rolled, flattened and later dried. Depending on the method of cooking, they can be both crunchy and soft. It is good to cook Poha or other light delicious snacks.

We can offer three varieties:

• black flattened rice
• red flattened rice
• brown flattened rice

Rice pops

We produce pops by heating and puffing the de husked black rice. It is a crunchy and delicious food ingredient for your evening snacks.

Other products

  • Red rice
  • Basmati rice
  • Medium grain brown rice
  • Medium grain white rice
  • Sesame seeds

Address

ONganic Foods Pvt. Ltd.
1A, D.L. Khan Road, Jaju Bhawan
Kolkata- 700027 India
W: www.ONganic.in

Agent for Europe

Mercadero is ONganic’s agent for Europe. Please contact us for enquiries.