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Rice is a grain belonging to the grass family. It is related to other grass plants such as wheat, oats and barley which produce grain for food and are known as cereals. Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice). As a cereal grain, it is the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in Asia. It is the grain with the third-highest worldwide production, after sugarcane and maize.Since a large portion of maize crops are grown for purposes other than human consumption, rice is the most important grain with regard to human nutrition and caloric intake, providing more than one fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by humans.
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Rice is a major food staple and a mainstay for the rural population and their food security. It is mainly cultivated by small farmers in holdings of less than 1 hectare. Rice is also a wage commodity for workers in the cash crop or non-agricultural sectors. Rice is vital for the nutrition of much of the population in Asia, as well as in Latin America and the Caribbean and in Africa; it is central to the food security of over half the world population. Developing countries account for 95% of the total production, with China and India alone responsible for nearly half of the world output.
Rice cultivation is well-suited to countries and regions with low labor costs and high rainfall, as it is labor-intensive to cultivate and requires ample water. However, rice can be grown practically anywhere, even on a steep hill or mountain area with the use of water-controlling terrace systems. Although its parent species are native to Asia and certain parts of Africa, centuries of trade and exportation have made it commonplace in many cultures worldwide.
There are many varieties of rice and culinary preferences tend to vary regionally. We trade Parboiled, Basmati, and White Rice from India.
Parboiled Rice
It is rice that has been partially boiled in the husk. The three basic steps of parboiling are soaking, steaming and drying. These steps also make rice easier to process by hand, boost its nutritional profile (other than its vitamin-B content which is denatured) and change its texture. About 50% of the world's paddy production is parboiled. The treatment is practiced in many parts of the world such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Guinea, South Africa, Italy, Spain, Thailand, Switzerland, USA and France.
Basmati Rice
It is a variety of long grain rice grown in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, notable for its fragrance and delicate, nuanced flavor. Its name means "the fragrant one" in Sanskrit, but it can also mean "the soft rice". Pakistan is the largest cultivator, consumer and exporter of this rice. The grains of Basmati rice are longer than most other types of rice. Cooked grains of Basmati rice are characteristically free flowing rather than sticky, as with most long-grain rice. Cooked Basmati rice can be uniquely identified by its fragrance. In addition to normal white Basmati rice, brown basmati is available, although uncommon. Basmati rice sells at a higher price than other varieties.
White Rice
It is the name given to milled rice that has had its husk, bran and germ removed. This alters the flavor, texture and appearance of the rice and helps prevents spoilage and extend its storage life. After milling, the rice is polished, resulting in a seed with a bright, white, shiny appearance. The milling and polishing processes both remove important nutrients. White rice is often enriched with some of the nutrients stripped from it during its processing.
Technical Specifications
| Long Grain White Rice | |
| 5% broken using basis length of six mm. | |
| Broken (below 3/4 grain length): | 5% Max. |
| Moisture: | 14% Max. |
| Damaged, shriveled and yellow grains: | 1.5% Max. |
| Chalky grains: | 4% Max. |
| Foreign grains: | 0.5% Max. |
| Foreign matter: | 0.5% Max. |
| Paddy grains: | 0.2% Max. |
| Undermilled and red striped: | 2.0% Max. |
| Milling degree: | Reasonably well milled |
| Long Grain White Rice | |
| 10% broken using basis length of six mm. | |
| Broken (below 3/4 grain length): | 10% Max. |
| Moisture: | 14% Max. |
| Damaged, shriveled and yellow grains: | 2.5% Max. |
| Chalky grains: | 6% Max. |
| Foreign grains: | 1% Max. |
| Foreign matter: | 0.8% Max. |
| Paddy grains: | 0.4% Max. |
| Undermilled and red striped: | 2.5% Max. |
| Milling degree: | Reasonably well milled |
| Long Grain White Rice | |
| 15% broken using basis length of six mm. | |
| Broken (below 3/4 grain length): | 15% Max. |
| Moisture: | 14% Max. |
| Damaged, shriveled and yellow grains: | 4% Max. |
| Chalky grains: | 8% Max. |
| Foreign grains: | 1.5% Max. |
| Foreign matter: | 1% Max. |
| Paddy grains: | 0.6% Max. |
| Undermilled and red striped: | 3.5% Max. |
| Milling degree: | Reasonably well milled |
| Long Grain White Rice | |
| 25% broken using basis length of six mm. | |
| Broken (below 3/4 grain length): | 25% Max. |
| Moisture: | 14% Max. |
| Damaged, shriveled and yellow grains: | 5% Max. |
| Chalky grains: | 12% Max. |
| Foreign grains: | 2% Max. |
| Foreign matter: | 1.2% Max. |
| Paddy grains: | 0.8% Max. |
| Undermilled and red striped: | 4% Max. |
| Milling degree: | Reasonably well milled |
| 100% Broken White Rice (Polished & Unpolished) | |
| Moisture Content: | 14% Max. |
| Average Grain Length: | Below 4.5 MM |
| Polishing Grade: | Well-milled/Double Polished |
| Damaged, Shriveled & Yellow: | 5% Max. |
| Broken Grains: | 8 % Max. |
| Contrasting Varieties: | N.A. |
| Foreign Grains: | 4% Max. |
| Foreign Matter: | 2% Max. |
| Paddy Grain: | 20 pcs per KG Max. |
| Under-milled & Red-striped: | 4% Max. |
| Basmati Rice | |
| Moisture Content: | 13% Max. |
| Average Grain Length: | 6.8 MM |
| Polishing Grade: | Double/Pearl Finish/Silky Polished |
| Damaged, Shriveled & Yellow: | 1.5% Max. |
| Broken Grains: | 2% Max. |
| Chalky Grains: | 3% Max. |
| Contrasting Varieties: | 7% Max. |
| Foreign Grains: | 0.2% Max. |
| Foreign Matter: | 0.1% Max. |
| Paddy Grain: | 0.2% Max. |
| Under-milled & Red-striped: | 2% Max. |
| Super Basmati Rice | |
| Moisture Content: | 13% Max. |
| Average Grain Length: | 7.0 MM |
| Polishing Grade: | Double/Pearl Finish/Silky Polished |
| Damaged, Shriveled & Yellow: | 1.5% Max. |
| Broken Grains: | 2% Max. |
| Chalky Grains: | 3% Max. |
| Contrasting Varieties: | 7% Max. |
| Foreign Grains: | 0.2% Max. |
| Foreign Matter: | 0.1% Max. |
| Paddy Grain: | 0.2% Max. |
| Under-milled & Red-striped: | 2% Max. |
Note: Any other specifications not mentioned will meet international specifications. Also, any deviation from the above specs, due to the fact that each lot may be slightly different, will meet international specifications.
Origin
India
Packing Available
50 kg bags
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and Minimum Per Shipment
27MT Spot and/or Annual Contract
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