Parameter |
Specification |
Grain Length |
Short (≤5.5 mm), Medium (5.6–6.5 mm), Long (≥6.6 mm) |
Grain Shape |
Slender, Medium, Bold, Round |
Color |
White, Brown, Red, Black, Golden |
Texture |
Smooth or slightly rough surface |
Moisture Content |
≤14% (standard for storage) |
Chalkiness |
0–100% (lower is preferred for quality) |
Foreign Matter |
≤0.5% (by weight) |
Broken Grains |
≤5% for premium quality |
Paddy Grains |
≤0.1% (should be minimal or absent) |
Immature Grains |
≤1.0% (should be minimized) |
Damaged/Discolored Grains |
≤2.0% (depends on grade) |
Smell |
Characteristic aromatic or neutral odor |
Bulk Density |
0.75–0.85 g/cm³ |
Whiteness (Milled Rice) |
Bright white to slightly creamy |