Traditional Basmati Rice
Specifications:
Origin: India
Average Pre-cooked Length: 7.00 mm to 7.40 mm
Average Breadth: < 2.00 mm
L/B Ratio (Length/Breadth): 3.50 to 4.30
Cooked Elongation Ratio: Min 2.0x (Grains double in size)
Purity: 95% Min (Field Admixture 5% Max)
Moisture Content: 12% – 12.5% Max
Amylose Content: 20% – 22% (Intermediate)
Broken Grains: 1% – 2% Max (Sortex Cleaned)
Whiteness (Kett Scale): 38 to 42 (Raw Milled)
General Physical Description:
- Grain Type: Extra Long / Superfine Slender.
- Shape: Distinctive slender shape with a slight curve at the ends (often called a “sword” shape).
- Colour: Translucent, creamy white (Raw) or light golden (Sella).
- Aroma: Very strong and “popcorn-like” due to high levels of the compound 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline. It is often called the “Queen of Fragrance.”