Mapillai Samba is a native rice variety grown in Tamil Nadu that is well adapted to organic farming since it is hardy and needs little or no fertilizer or pesticides. Mapillai Samba or "Bride Groom Rice" is a local rice variety with a red hue. Mappillai samba rice is a strong supply of zinc and iron. Iron helps to produce myoglobin and hemoglobin. Myoglobin and hemoglobin provide oxygen to the muscles and tissues that hold the body high in electricity. It also includes pro-anthocyanins that tend to lower cholesterol and hyperglycemia.