Traditional Basmati Rice – Raw & Sella
Product: Traditional Basmati Rice
Forms: Raw and Sella
Origin: India
Traditional Basmati Rice Overview
Traditional basmati rice is presented on this page as the original, non-hybrid basmati type, with authentic flavour and aroma. After cooking, the existing text states that the grains become almost double in length and remain non-sticky and separate.
Specifications are published for traditional raw and traditional sella. Values in the tables are unchanged.
Traditional Basmati Rice Grades and Specifications
Traditional Raw Basmati Rice Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | – 92% Min. |
| Natural Field Ad-mixture | – 8% Max. |
| Average Grain Length | – 7.30 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 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 |
Traditional Sella Basmati Rice Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | – 92% Min. |
| Natural Field Ad-mixture | – 8% Max. |
| Average Grain Length | – 7.30 MM |
| Elongation | – 14 MM |
| Moisture | – Under 12.5% |
| Broken Grain | – Under 1% |
| Pin Broken | – Under 2% |
| Damage Grain | – Under 1% |
| Discolour Grain | – Under 1% |
| Kett (White) | – 31-33 |
| Kett (Creamy) | – 29-30 |
| 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
- Premium retail and food-service basmati programmes
- Dishes that require elongated, separate cooked grains
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
Why Ametheus
- Raw and sella specifications are those already published on this page.
- Packing and supply ability are taken from the existing tables.
Related pages: Indian Basmati Rice | Pusa Basmati Rice.
FAQ
Which forms of traditional basmati rice are listed?
Raw and sella.
How does the page describe cooked grain?
Grains become almost double in length and come out non-sticky and separate.
How is traditional basmati distinguished from other types on this page?
It is described as the original ancient basmati rice, with other types presented as later hybrids.
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