Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza glaberrima (African rice) or Oryza sativa (Asian rice). As a cereal grain, it is the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in Asia and Africa. It is the agricultural commodity with the third-highest worldwide production , after sugarcane and maize .
Rice, a monocot, is normally grown as an annual plant, although in tropical areas it can survive as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for up to 30 years. Rice cultivation is well-suited to countries and regions with low labor costs and high rainfall, as it is labor-intensive to cultivate and requires ample water. However, rice can be grown practically anywhere, even on a steep hill or mountain area with the use of water-controlling terrace systems. Although its parent species are native to Asia and certain parts of Africa, centuries of trade and exportation have made it commonplace in many cultures worldwide.
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Broken | 100% | 25% Max |
Moisture | 14% Max | 14% Max |
Damaged, Shrivelled and Yellow Kernels | 6% Max | |
Chalky Grains | 6% Max | |
Foreign Grains | 1% Max | |
Paddy | 30 grains Max per kg | |
Under Milled & Red Stripped Kernels | 1% Max | |
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Description | Silky Sortexed. | |
Others | Average length: 6mm Min |