Non Basmati Rice

Export-quality Indian non-basmati rice is valued for versatility, aroma, and suitability for international food markets.

Key Non-Basmati Rice Varieties

  • IR 64: Long-grain, high-yielding variety popular in West Africa and SE Asia.

  • Sona Masoori (Sona Masuri): Medium-grain, lightweight, aromatic rice favored by the diaspora.

  • Swarna: Short/medium-grain, economical rice widely exported to Bangladesh and Africa.

  • Other Traded Varieties: Ponni, PR 106, Matta, Sugandha, Sharbati, and Gobindobhog.

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Non-Basmati Rice is a versatile long, medium, and short-grain rice variety (Oryza sativa) known for its neutral flavor and soft, fluffy texture. Therefore, it suits a wide range of culinary applications, from daily meals to large-scale food processing. Producers cultivate this rice under controlled conditions, ensuring consistent quality, grain uniformity, and superior cooking performance.

Chefs and food manufacturers actively use this rice to prepare steamed rice, fried rice, rice porridge, and ready-to-eat meals. Moreover, its non-sticky texture allows easy separation after cooking. This ensures visually appealing and restaurant-quality dishes. Additionally, it blends seamlessly with spices, sauces, and lentils, supporting balanced flavors and versatile recipe applications.

Non-Basmati rice performs reliably during bulk handling, storage, and transportation when handled under proper conditions. Furthermore, it retains its texture, flavor, and nutritional value over time. Consequently, it supports high-volume food preparation, catering, packaged rice products, and export requirements. The rice also finds applications in value-added food products such as ready-to-eat meals and frozen rice dishes.

In addition, Non-Basmati rice offers excellent stability, versatility, and nutritional benefits. With its soft texture, mild flavor, and dependable performance, this rice continues to play an essential role in everyday cooking, industrial food formulations, and international culinary applications worldwide.

HSN Code: 1006
Botanical Name: Oryza sativa

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