What Sets White Basmati Apart
Unlike the steam variety, this grade skips the steaming step entirely, which affects both texture and cook time. White basmati tends to require slightly more precise water ratios and timing to avoid clumping, but in return delivers a cleaner, more traditional basmati texture that many buyers specifically request for biryani, pulao, and standalone rice dishes where grain separation is the main quality marker.
Grain Quality and Specifications
This variety runs an 8mm to 8.3mm average grain length, with broken grain capped at 2% for export-grade consistency. Moisture content sits at 11%, slightly lower than the steam variety, and chalky grains are kept at 0%, a notable quality marker since chalkiness is one of the more visible defects in lower-grade basmati. Head rice yield matches the steam variety at 15%, with foreign matter held under 0.1%.
Basmati Rice Price - What Determines It
As with other export-grade rice, basmati rice price for this variety depends on order volume, current harvest-season market rates, and destination logistics rather than a fixed per-kg figure. Since these factors shift regularly, the accurate way to get current pricing is through a direct quote request rather than relying on a published number that may no longer reflect current market conditions.
Storage and Packing
Shelf life runs up to 3 years when stored in a cool, dry space away from direct light. It ships in 50kg cotton bags, the standard export packing that helps protect grain quality through transit better than lighter retail packaging would.
Choosing Between White, Steam, and Golden Sella
If grain separation and a traditional basmati texture matter most for your end use, white is typically the preferred choice. For easier, more forgiving cooking with a non-sticky result, the 1121 Basmati Rice Steam is usually the better fit. For a different color and flavor profile entirely, the Basmati Rice Sella Golden uses a parboiling process that changes both appearance and grain firmness.
NaumanSab has exported agricultural products since the business’s roots in 1960, with documented quality specifications provided upfront for each grade.
To get current pricing for your order quantity, request a quote directly, specifying volume and destination for an accurate figure.