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Rice

1509 Basmati Rice

Extra-long, early-maturing basmati: strong value for distributors and food-service.

Pusa Basmati 1509

Pusa Basmati 1509 matures in about 115 days, around 30 days earlier than 1121, and needs fewer irrigations. Its extra-long grain is close to 1121 in appearance, making it a cost-effective basmati for distributors, ready-meal makers and food-service. Saudi buyers take large volumes of 1509 golden and white sella alongside 1121.

Characteristics

  • Extra-long grain, close to 1121
  • Good elongation, non-sticky
  • Early-maturing crop

Popular dishes

  • Everyday biryani and pulao
  • Jeera rice
  • Ready meals
  • Restaurant service

Nutrition & health notes

  • Naturally gluten-free
  • Basmati has a medium glycaemic index (about 56–69), lower than many other white rices

General information, not medical advice.

Grades and forms

SteamRaw (white)Golden sellaWhite sella
OriginGI-tagged basmati belt: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, western Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir
Grain typeExtra-long, slender
Crop maturityAbout 115 days
Moisture12% max (to buyer spec)
Packing5–50 kg bags; private label available
HS code1006 30 92 raw/steam · 1006 30 12 sella

★ Premium grade checklist

  • Aged 12 months
  • Broken ≤1%
  • Single variety, no admixture
How to judge rice quality

Main markets: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Europe, UK, USA

Specifications are typical values and can be matched to your requirement. Samples are shared before order.