Jeerakasala rice, also known as Wayanadan Kaima, is a popular aromatic rice. it is a with a lovely fragrance that permeates throughout the dining room when served. Because of its high disease resistant properties, nutritional value and fine taste, this variety of rice is traditionally used in wedding feasts. They use this rice to make the famous Thalassery Biryani. Some farmers have stated that it has the lowest carbohydrate content making it most suitable for persons with diabetes or those advised to follow a low-sugar diet.