1401 Sella Basmati Rice
Specifications:
Origin: India
Average Grain Length (AGL): 7.70 mm to 7.80 mm (Pre-cooked)
Cooked Elongation: 14.5 mm to 18.0 mm (Approx. 2x – 2.5x)
Moisture Content: 12.0% – 12.5% Max
Purity: 92% – 95% Min
Broken Grains: 1% Max (Standard)
Chalky Grains: Nil (due to Sella process)
Damaged/Discoloured: 0.5% – 1% Max
Kett Value (Whiteness): 28–30 (Creamy)
General Physical Description:
- Grain Type: Extra Long Slender.
- Colour: Creamy white (Creamy Sella) or Golden (Golden Sella).
- Appearance: Clean, translucent grains with a polished finish. It is often distinguished from the 1121 variety by its slightly shorter but more robust and uniform grain structure.
- Cooking Texture: Upon cooking, the grains remain separate, fluffy, and non-sticky. It has a high “volume expansion,” meaning it yields a significant amount of cooked rice per cup of dry grain.
- Aroma: Strong, traditional Basmati fragrance that is well-preserved through the parboiling process.