Rice [India/Vietnam/Thailand Origin]

Rice is the staple food for 65% of the total population in India. Although the country exports several varieties of rice, India has a large number of rice dishes and many of them are very simple to prepare.

Rice is grown in many regions across India. Much of the crop is used to feed the domestic population, as rice is the dietary staple for many Indians. Despite the importance of rice as a staple food, interest in its health benefits have only recently attracted attention. Laboratory studies have shown that rice products may have anti-cancer properties and the potential to treat other conditions such as diabetes, kidney stones and heart disease. The oil from rice bran contains vitamin E and minerals. The vitamin E group of compounds in rice has antioxidant properties and these compounds could explain some of the traditional medicinal uses of rice, particularly to treat cancer.

Rice is versatile and is used to make main meals as well as desserts. Some rice types have special qualities: jasmine and basmati rice have fragrant aromas that complement savoury dishes, while Arborio rice is preferred for risotto and paella because grains absorb the flavour of the dish. There are basic two types in Rice. One is Basmati and other is Non-Basmati. Each type has various grades/subtypes which are mentioned below:

Basmati Rice

a. Traditional Raw Basmati Rice - Premium Quality
Specifications:
1. Broken: 2% Max.
2. Chalky Grains: 7% Max.
3. Average Length:7.2 mm
4. Moisture: 13% Max.
5. Foreign Material: Nil
6. Damaged and Discolored Seeds: Nil

b. Traditional Parboiled Basmati Rice - Premium Quality
Specifications:
1. Broken: 2% Max.
2. Chalky Grains: 7% Max.
3. Average Length:7.2 mm
4. Moisture: 13% Max.
5. Foreign Material: Nil
6. Damaged and Discolored Seeds: Nil

c. Pusa Raw Rice
Specifications:
1. Broken: 2% Max.
2. Chalky Grains:9% Max.
3. Average Length:7.2 mm
4. Moisture: 13% Max.
5. Foreign Material: Nil
6. Damaged and Discolored Seeds: Nil

d. Pusa Sella Rice
Specifications:
1. Broken: 2% Max.
2. Chalky Grains:5% Max.
3. Average Length:7.35 mm
4. Moisture: 13% Max.
5. Foreign Material: Nil
6. Damaged and Discolored Seeds: Nil

e. Pusa Golden Sella Rice
Specifications:
1. Broken: 2% Max.
2. Chalky Grains:5% Max.
3. Average Length:7.35 mm
4. Moisture: 13% Max.
5. Foreign Material: Nil
6. Damaged and Discolored Seeds: Nil

f. Sharbati Raw Rice
Specifications:
1. Broken: 2% Max.
2. Chalky Grains:9% Max.
3. Average Length:7.2 mm
4. Moisture: 13% Max.
5. Foreign Material: Nil
6. Damaged and Discolored Seeds: Nil

g. Sharbati Sella Rice
Specifications:
1. Broken: 2% Max.
2. Chalky Grains:5% Max.
3. Average Length:6.8 - 6.9 mm
4. Moisture: 13% Max.
5. Foreign Material: Nil
6. Damaged and Discolored Seeds: Nil

h. Sharbati Golden Sella Rice0
Specifications:
1. Broken: 2% Max.
2. Chalky Grains:2% Max.
3. Average Length:7.2 mm
4. Moisture: 13% Max.
5. Foreign Material: Nil
6. Damaged and Discolored Seeds: Nil

There are also other types available in Basmati Rice which is Sharbati Steam Rice, Sharbati Creamy Sella Rice, Pusa Steam Rice and Pusa Creamy Sella Rice.