Indian Rice Varieties – Simplified Guide

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Comparison of Indian Rice Varieties

Premium Basmati Varieties

  • 1121 Basmati – Grain length: 8.3–8.4 mm | Elongation: 2.0–2.5x | Aroma: Strong, rich | Best for: Luxury retail, 5-star hotels, fine dining

  • 1718 Basmati – Grain length: 8.3–8.4 mm | Elongation: 1.8–2.0x | Aroma: Strong, similar to 1121 | Best for: Exports, retail packs, wholesale

  • 1401 Basmati – Grain length: 7.6–7.8 mm | Elongation: 2.0–2.4x | Aroma: Moderate | Best for: Bulk exports, catering, everyday retail

Mid-Segment Basmati Varieties

  • 1509 Basmati – Grain length: 8.3–8.4 mm | Elongation: 2.2–2.7x | Aroma: Aromatic | Best for: Restaurants, caterers, mid-value retailers

  • PUSA Basmati – Grain length: 7.4–7.5 mm | Elongation: 2.0–2.4x | Aroma: Good aroma | Best for: Economy brands, mid-range restaurants

Mass-Market / Economy Rice Varieties

  • Sugandha Rice – Grain length: 7.8–8.0 mm | Elongation: 1.7–2.2x | Aroma: Aromatic (non-basmati) | Best for: Bulk supply, catering, mid-tier restaurants

  • Taj Rice – Grain length: 8.0–8.1 mm | Elongation: 1.8–2.0x | Aroma: Mild | Best for: Households, small retailers, catering

  • RH10 Rice – Grain length: 7.3–7.5 mm | Elongation: 1.8–2.0x | Aroma: Mild | Best for: Institutional catering, wholesale

  • Sharbati Rice – Grain length: 7.0–7.1 mm | Elongation: 1.8–2.0x | Aroma: Mild aroma | Best for: Households, foodservice, retail

  • PR 11/14 Rice – Grain length: 6.7–6.9 mm | Elongation: 1.7–1.9x | Aroma: Light aroma | Best for: Canteens, wholesale, mid-budget catering

  • PR 106/47 Rice – Grain length: 6.3–6.5 mm | Elongation: 1.7–1.9x | Aroma: Light aroma | Best for: Mass meal programs, labor camps, institutional catering

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