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Types Of Basmati Rice: Which One Is Your Favorite?

Author: Sunny Bhatia
by Sunny Bhatia
Posted: Apr 24, 2015

Basmati Rice is called the king of rice because of its great nutritional value, excellent aromatic smell and amazing cooking flavor. It is a type of long grain rice that has been cultivated predominantly in India for centuries. Varieties of this rice are also available in wholegrain which are lighter and tend to cook quicker than others. Different types of Basmati Rice have their own unique aroma, standard length, cooking time and other features. Some of the types have been talked about hereunder. See if your favorite is also on the list…

  • 1121 Parboiled Basmati Rice: Parboiled rice is made by partially boiling the husk and then steaming and drying it. All these processes boost the nutritional value of the grains and improve their texture. Parboiling helps in transporting the nutrients from the bran to the endosperm of the rice, hence, providing more nutrients in the end-product. Minerals like iron and zinc are also added to the mixture as it increases the potential bioavailability of the diet.
  • Pusa Sella Basmati Rice: Pusa Basmati Rice is a hybrid variety that is developed through a long breeding process. This rice is hygienically processed through machines and is known for its great kernel length. Cooking this type of Basmati Rice is easy and it does not turn sticky as it possesses minimum breadth expansion. Pusa Basmati Rice has a good amount of amylose content which provides it a great aromatic scent. This rice is fat-free and highly nutritive.
  • 1121 Golden Sella Basmati Rice: In this, paddy is first steamed and then dried for the purpose of milling. The rice is then parboiled so that the nutrients remain locked in there and produce long slender grains. Many varieties of cuisines like Persian and Indian use 1121 Golden Sella Basmati Rice for biryani dishes as it has the ability to hold onto the herbs and spices, and release great aroma after cooking. Apart from that, it has many nutrients like vitamins, iron, zinc etc. Golden Sella Basmati Rice Suppliers usually hold large stocks of it and thus it is easy available in the market.
  • Sharbati Sella Rice: This is one of the most affordable rice, and also preferred by many families. Sharbati rice have all the typical properties of Basmati Rice: long grains, great taste and a very unique aromatic scent.
  • All these Basmati Rice also score less on Glycemic Index which means they have less effect on a person’s blood glucose level. Their carbohydrate content is absorbed slowly in the blood stream, thusly maintaining the blood sugar level.

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    Maxil International Trading & Marketing Private Limited offers 1121 Steam Basmati Rice, 1121 Golden Sella Basmati Rice, Pusa Raw Basmati Rice and more.

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