Rice
Light, mildly aromatic medium-grain rice: the everyday table rice of South India.
Sona Masuri (BPT 3291) · BPT 5204 (Samba Mahsuri)
Sona Masuri (BPT 3291) was bred at the Bapatla research station in Andhra Pradesh, and the closely related BPT 5204 (Samba Mahsuri) is widely sold under the same trade name. Both have light, medium-slender grains, a mild aroma and a soft texture when cooked. A staple for South Asian households worldwide and a steady seller in North America, the Gulf and Australia.
Characteristics
Popular dishes
Nutrition & health notes
General information, not medical advice.
Grades and forms
| Origin | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka |
|---|---|
| Grain type | Medium, slender |
| Moisture | 13% max (to buyer spec) |
| Broken grains | 2–5% (to buyer spec) |
| Customs note | Raw: 1006 30 99. Steamed: confirm with your customs agent whether 1006 30 19 (parboiled) applies. |
| Packing | 10, 20, 25 or 50 kg bags; private label available |
| HS code | 1006 30 99 raw |
Main markets: USA, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Australia
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
