IR64 Parboiled Rice (5% broken) is a premium non-basmati long-grain variety celebrated for its high nutritional value, firm texture, and non-sticky cooking characteristics
Cooking and Texture Qualities
- Fluffy and Separate: Grains expand lengthwise upon cooking without sticking together.
- Firm Texture: The cooked rice retains a pleasant, chewy bite rather than turning mushy.
- Aroma and Taste: It features a clean, neutral, and slightly sweet flavor profile.
- High Volume Yield: It absorbs water efficiently, creating a large volume of food per cup of raw rice.
Physical and Grade Qualities
- High Uniformity: At least 95% of the grains are fully intact and whole.
- Excellent Resilience: Parboiling hardens the grain, making it highly resistant to breaking during storage.
- Premium Cleanliness: Commercial grades undergo Sortex optical sorting to remove discolored grains.
- Low Chalkiness: It features minimal white, opaque spots, resulting in a cleaner look.
Nutritional Qualities
- Mineral Rich: The parboiling process forces B-vitamins and iron from the husk into the grain core.
- Low Glycemic Index: It digests slower than regular white rice, preventing sharp blood sugar spikes.