Rice
Extra-long, slender basmati with an average grain length of 8.30 mm or more, fluffy and non-sticky when cooked.
Pusa Basmati 1718
Pusa Basmati 1718 is a newer extra-long basmati developed by ICAR-IARI, and ICAR lists it among India's top three foreign-exchange-earning basmati varieties. Its slender grain averages 8.30 mm or more before cooking, elongates well, and cooks fluffy, separate and non-sticky with a mild basmati fragrance. Supplied raw, steamed, and as golden or white sella.
Characteristics
Popular dishes
Nutrition & health notes
General information, not medical advice.
Grades and forms
| Origin | GI-tagged basmati belt: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, western Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir |
|---|---|
| Grain type | Extra-long, slender |
| Average grain length | 8.30 mm+ (to buyer spec) |
| Moisture | 12% max (to buyer spec) |
| Packing | 1–50 kg bags; private label available |
| HS code | 1006 30 92 raw/steam · 1006 30 12 sella |
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Main markets: Europe, UK, Gulf, USA
Specifications are typical values and can be matched to your requirement. Samples are shared before order.
Pusa Basmati 1121 · parboiled (sella)
Parboiled 1121 that never breaks in the pot: the Gulf's first choice for biryani, kabsa and mandi.
Origin: GI-tagged basmati belt: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, western Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir
Pusa Basmati 1121 · steam and raw
The world's most exported basmati: extra-long, slender grains that more than double in length when cooked.
Origin: GI-tagged basmati belt: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, western Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir
Pusa Basmati 1509
Extra-long, early-maturing basmati: strong value for distributors and food-service.
Origin: GI-tagged basmati belt: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, western Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir
