| Parameter | Range/Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Medium to short, uniform grains |
| Color | White, Golden (Parboiled), or Brown |
| Grain Length | 5mm to 6.5mm (variety-specific) |
| Length-to-Breadth Ratio | 2.5:1 to 3:1 |
| Broken Grains | ≤ 5% (Premium Grade) |
| Moisture Content | 12% to 13% max |
| Polishing | Single/Double Polished |
| Chalky Grains | ≤ 3% |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Elongation Ratio (Cooked) | 1.5 to 1.8 times the uncooked size |
| Texture (Cooked) | Slightly sticky to firm (variety-dependent) |
| Cooking Time | 10-12 minutes |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | 12% to 13% max |
| Amylose Content | 24% to 28% (variety-specific) |
| Protein Content | 6% to 8% |
| Ash Content | 0.5% to 1% |
| Fat Content | 0.5% to 1% |
| Pesticide Residue | As per international standards |
| Microbial Load | As per food safety standards |
| Grade | Grain Length | Broken Grains | Purity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Grade | 6mm to 6.5mm | ≤ 2% | 99% Purity |
| Grade A | 5.5mm to 6mm | ≤ 5% | 98% Purity |
| Standard Grade | ≤ 5.5mm | ≤ 10% | Mixed Quality |
