Pusa Basmati Rice – Steam, Sella & Golden Sella
Product: Pusa Basmati Rice
Forms: Raw, Steam, Sella and Golden Sella
Origin: India
Pusa Basmati Rice Overview
Pusa basmati rice is a hybrid basmati variety described on this page as long-grain, aromatic and non-sticky after cooking. The existing text also states that Pusa basmati rice gives 30% more volume after cooking.
Although the page title names steam, sella and golden sella, a raw specification is also published. All four tables below keep the existing values.
Pusa Basmati Rice Grades and Specifications
Pusa Raw Basmati Rice Specifications

| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | – 92% Min. |
| Natural Field Ad-mixture | – 8% Max. |
| Average Grain Length | – 7.45 MM |
| Elongation | – 16.50 MM |
| Moisture | – Under 12.5% |
| Broken Grain | – Under 1% |
| Pin Broken | – Under 3% |
| Damage Grain | – Under 1% |
| Discolour Grain | – Under 1% |
| Chalky Kernels | – Under 5% |
| Kett (Light) | – 38-40 |
| Immature Grain | – Under 3% |
| Foreign Matter | – Nil |
| Packaging Type | – PP Bag, Non-Woven Bag, Jute Bag, BOPP Bag or Plastic Pouch. |
| Supply Ability | – 2000 tons Per Week |
| Main Export Market(S) | – USA, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, UAE, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Libya, Turkey |
Pusa Steam Basmati Rice Specifications

| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | – 92% Min. |
| Natural Field Ad-mixture | – 8% Max. |
| Average Grain Length | – 7.45 MM |
| Elongation | – 17.00 MM |
| Moisture | – Under 12.5% |
| Broken Grain | – Under 1% |
| Pin Broken | – Under 3% |
| Damage Grain | – Under 1% |
| Discolour Grain | – Under 1% |
| Chalky Kernels | – Under 5% |
| Kett (Light) | – 33-36 |
| Kett (Dark) | – 39-42 |
| Immature Grain | – Under 3% |
| Foreign Matter | – Nil |
| Packaging Type | – PP Bag, Non-Woven Bag, Jute Bag, BOPP Bag or Plastic Pouch. |
| Supply Ability | – 2000 tons Per Week |
| Main Export Market(S) | – USA, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, UAE, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Libya, Turkey |
Pusa Sella Basmati Rice Specifications

| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | – 92% Min. |
| Natural Field Ad-mixture | – 8% Max. |
| Average Grain Length | – 7.45 MM |
| Elongation | – 13.50 MM |
| Moisture | – Under 12.5% |
| Broken Grain | – Under 1% |
| Pin Broken | – Under 2% |
| Damage Grain | – Under 1% |
| Discolour Grain | – Under 1% |
| Kett (White) | – 32-34 |
| Kett (Creamy) | – 29-31 |
| Immature Grain | – Under 2% |
| Foreign Matter | – Nil |
| Packaging Type | – PP Bag, Non-Woven Bag, Jute Bag, BOPP Bag or Plastic Pouch. |
| Supply Ability | – 2000 tons Per Week |
| Main Export Market(S) | – USA, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, UAE, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, UAE, Libya, Turkey |
Pusa Golden Sella Rice Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | – 92% Min. |
| Natural Field Ad-mixture | – 8% Max. |
| Average Grain Length | – 7.40 MM |
| Elongation | – 13.00 MM |
| Moisture | – Under 12.5% |
| Broken Grain | – Under 1% |
| Pin Broken | – Under 2% |
| Damage Grain | – Under 1% |
| Discolour Grain | – Under 1% |
| Kett (Golden) | – 20-22 |
| Immature Grain | – Under 2% |
| Foreign Matter | – Nil |
| Packaging Type | – PP Bag, Non-Woven Bag, Jute Bag, BOPP Bag or Plastic Pouch. |
| Supply Ability | – 2000 tons Per Week |
| Main Export Market(S) | – USA, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, UAE, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Libya, Turkey |
Applications
- International retail and food-service basmati programmes
- Long-grain dishes where aroma and non-sticky cooked grain are required
Packing and Shipping
- Packaging Type: – PP Bag, Non-Woven Bag, Jute Bag, BOPP Bag or Plastic Pouch.
- Supply Ability: – 2000 tons Per Week
- Main Export Market(S): – USA, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, UAE, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Libya, Turkey
- Main Export Market(S): – USA, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, UAE, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, UAE, Libya, Turkey
Why Ametheus
- Raw, steam, sella and golden sella values are those already published on this page.
- Enquiries can name the form and any tighter limit you require.
Related pages: Indian Basmati Rice | Traditional Basmati Rice.
FAQ
Is raw Pusa listed as well as steam and sella?
Yes. A raw specification is published alongside steam, sella and golden sella.
What cooked-volume figure is stated on the page?
The existing text states 30% more volume after cooking.
Where is the rice from?
The page presents Pusa basmati rice as an Indian variety.
Inquiry
For current availability, grade, quantity and delivery window, please include:
- Grade or form, and any specification limits you require
- Quantity and packing
- Destination and preferred delivery window
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