Property |
Specification |
Appearance |
Small, oval or round grains, white, brown, or red |
Color |
White, brown, or light yellow (depending on variety) |
Shape |
Elongated, short, medium, or round grain |
Size (Length) |
5–9 mm (varies with type) |
Size (Width) |
2–4 mm (varies with type) |
Density |
1.0–1.2 g/cm³ |
Weight |
25–30 grams per 100 grains (depends on type) |
Moisture Content |
12–14% (depending on storage conditions) |
Texture |
Firm and dry or soft and sticky (depending on variety) |
Flavor |
Mild, neutral, or nutty depending on variety |
Taste |
Neutral (white rice), nutty (brown rice) |
Water Absorption |
2–3 times its volume during cooking |
Hulling |
White rice (hulled and polished), brown rice (unhulled) |
Starch Content |
70–80% (depends on rice variety) |
Protein Content |
6-8% |
Fat Content |
0.5–2% |
Carbohydrate Content |
70-80% |