The Queen of Rice
Basmati Rice
Basmati, meaning ‘Queen of Fragrance’ is a variety of long-grain rice, famous for its fragrance and delicate flavor. Basmati rice has been reported in India since the early days of the 19th Century though it may have been named differently. Basmati is a variety of long grain rice which is traditionally from India. Its also called Oryza Sativa. Indian Basmati Rice is one of the famous worldwide for its quality and aroma.
About
Fortified Rice
Fortification is the addition of key vitamins and minerals such as Iron, Iodine, Zinc, Vitamins A & D to rice to improve their nutritional content.
What are the Benefits of Fortified Rice ?
- Nutrients are added to rice since they are widely consumed. Thus, this is an excellent method to improve the health of a large section of the population, all at once.
- It is safe for improving nutrition among people. The addition of micro nutrients to food does not pose a health risk to people. The quantity added is small and well under the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) and are well regulated as per prescribed standards for safe consumption.
- It is a cost-effective Supplement food and does not require any changes in eating patterns or food habits of people. It is a socio-culturally acceptable way to deliver
nutrients to people. - It does not alter the characteristics of the food like the taste, aroma or the texture of the food.
| Rice Name | Sharbati Basmati Rice |
|---|---|
| Variety | Sella / Golden / Steam / Raw |
| Origin | India |
| Moisture | 13 % Max |
| Length | Average 6.4 – 6.8 MM |
| Broken | 2% Max |
| Sortex | 100% Sortex |
| Packing | 1,2,5,10,25,50 Kg PP bag, Non Woven bag, BOPP bag, Jute bag & Customized Packing |
| Loadability | 20 to 25 M.Tons depends upon the packing |
Variety
Sella
Golden
Steam
Raw
Specification
| Rice Name | 1121 | 1509 | Shrabathi | Sungandha | Pusa | PR 11/14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Available Grades | Sella, Golden, Steam & Raw | Sella, Golden, Steam & Raw | Sella, Golden, Steam & Raw | Sella, Golden, Steam & Raw | Sella, Golden, Steam & Raw | Sella, Golden, Steam & Raw |
| Moisture | 13 % Max | 13 % Max | 13 % Max | 13 % Max | 13 % Max | 13 % Max |
| Length | Average 7.5 – 8.3 MM | Average 7.5 – 8.3 MM | Average 6.4 – 6.8 MM | Average 8 MM | Average 7.0 – 7.3 MM | Average 6.5 MM |
| Sortex | 100% Sortex | 100% Sortex | 100% Sortex | 100% Sortex | 100% Sortex | 100% Sortex |
| Broken | 2% Max | 2% Max | 2% Max | 2% Max | 2% Max | 2% Max |
Packing and Loadability (In Metric Tons for 20FCL)
| Bag Size | 1 Kg | 2 Kg | 5 Kg | 10 Kg | 20 Kg | 25 Kg | 40 Kg | 50 Kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDP / BOPP Bags | 20 Tons | 20 Tons | 22 Tons | 22 Tons | 22.5 Tons | 22.5 Tons | 23 Tons | 23 Tons |
| Non – Woven Bags | 22 Tons | 22 Tons | 24 Tons | 24 Tons | 24 Tons | 24 Tons | 24 Tons | 24 Tons |
| PP Bags | – | – | 24 Tons | 24 Tons | 24 Tons | 24 Tons | 24 Tons | 24 Tons |
The Indian Heritage
Basmati, the highly aromatic rice is nature’s gift to the Indian sub-continent and it is India’s gift to the whole world. Farmers in the northern parts of the country, at the foot of the Himalayan mountain ranges have been growing this scented rice for centuries. Basmati grown in India, they say, is as great as the land and as old as the civilization itself.The tropical climate and soil prevailing at the foothills of the Himalayas is perfect for Basmati rice cultivation. Basmati from India is a perfect treat for the connoisseurs of sumptuous food, all over the world!
Basmati Rice
Basmati, meaning ‘Queen of Fragrance’ is a variety of long-grain rice, famous for its fragrance and delicate flavor. Basmati rice has been reported in India since the early days of the 19th Century though it may have been named differently. Basmati is a variety of long grain rice which is traditionally from India. Its also called Oryza Sativa. Indian Basmati Rice is one of the famous worldwide for its quality and aroma.
Varieties
There are several varieties of basmati rice. 1121 Sella/Steam/Raw, Pusa Sella/Steam/Raw, Sugantha Sella/Steam/Raw, Sharbati Sella/Steam/Raw. Pusa & Sugantha is also called the name of super Kernel Basmati Rice. This rice is different from other rice mainly due to the aroma and elongation post cooking. No other rice has this combined characteristic. The post cooking elongation of more than twice its original length, the aroma and its sweet taste has made basmati rice a delicacy.