{"id":607,"date":"2026-02-24T09:44:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/?p=607"},"modified":"2026-02-27T07:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:01:34","slug":"which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Variety of Basmati Rice is Best? A Complete Buyer\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"607\" class=\"elementor elementor-607\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1529eef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1529eef\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-02846aa\" data-id=\"02846aa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb1baeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"eb1baeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-24-2026-03_34_07-PM.png\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536 wp-image-610\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-24-2026-03_34_07-PM.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-24-2026-03_34_07-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-24-2026-03_34_07-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-24-2026-03_34_07-PM-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Which Variety of Basmati Rice is Best?<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d45cdb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d45cdb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9bd8662\" data-id=\"9bd8662\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71cdf01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71cdf01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Which Variety of Basmati Rice is Best?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium quality long-grain rice with a rich flavor, fluffy texture, and inherent scent is basmati rice. People from all over the world enjoy it because it is more than just a simple meal; it is a legacy from the farmers of Pakistan and India.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve ever prepared pulao, biryani, or fried rice, you&#8217;ve probably noticed that Basmati rice&#8217;s texture and aroma make it more unique. However, did you realize that Basmati rice has a long history? It has a centuries-old history, and its unique qualities set it apart from all other types of rice.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you understand why basmati rice is so unique and precious, we will examine the best varieties, the most popular varieties, and other topics in this blog. Consider a reputable exporter such as Megagrain Basmati Rice if you&#8217;re searching for premium basmati rice. They offer the best quality and original taste.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9b2ae0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9b2ae0f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-97c8d5b\" data-id=\"97c8d5b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5474aa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5474aa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#What_Makes_a_Basmati_Rice_Variety_Best\" >What Makes a Basmati Rice Variety Best?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#1%EF%B8%8F_Grain_Length_82mm_Premium_Category\" >1\ufe0f. Grain Length (8.2mm+ Premium Category)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#2_Aroma_Natural_Fragrance\" >2. Aroma (Natural Fragrance)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#3_Elongation_Ratio_After_Cooking\" >3. Elongation Ratio After Cooking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#4Texture_Non-Sticky_Fluffy\" >4.Texture (Non-Sticky &amp; Fluffy)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#5_Ageing_Process_12%E2%80%9324_Months\" >5. Ageing Process (12\u201324 Months)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#6_Price_vs_Quality_Comparison\" >6. Price vs Quality Comparison<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#Most_Popular_Basmati_Rice_Varieties\" >Most Popular Basmati Rice Varieties<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#1121_Basmati_Rice\" >1121 Basmati Rice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#1509_Basmati_Rice\" >1509 Basmati Rice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#Pusa_Basmati\" >Pusa Basmati<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#Traditional_Basmati\" >Traditional Basmati<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#Camparison_Table_of_Rice_Varities\" >Camparison Table of Rice Varities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/which-variety-of-basmati-rice-is-best-a-complete-buyers-guide\/#How_to_Choose_the_Right_Basmati_Rice_Supplier\" >How to Choose the Right Basmati Rice Supplier?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_a_Basmati_Rice_Variety_Best\"><\/span>What Makes a Basmati Rice Variety Best?\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-191d334 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"191d334\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-931c0e4\" data-id=\"931c0e4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-951bed5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"951bed5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When buyers ask, \u201cWhich is the best basmati rice variety?\u201d, the answer depends on measurable quality factors, cooking performance, and market demand. A truly premium basmati rice variety is not judged by price alone \u2014 it is evaluated based on grain length, aroma, elongation ratio, texture, ageing process, export demand, and overall price-to-quality value.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1%EF%B8%8F_Grain_Length_82mm_Premium_Category\"><\/span><b>1\ufe0f. Grain Length (8.2mm+ Premium Category)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important indicators of a <\/span><b>long grain basmati rice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is its raw grain length. Premium export varieties typically measure:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>8.2 mm to 8.4 mm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before cooking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra-long slender grains<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uniform thickness and shape<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varieties like 1121 are globally known for their exceptional grain length.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Aroma_Natural_Fragrance\"><\/span><b>2. Aroma (Natural Fragrance)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authentic Basmati rice is famous for its distinctive natural aroma. The fragrance comes from a compound called 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, which gives basmati its unique smell.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-quality basmati rice variety should have:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong natural fragrance (not artificial)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet, nutty aroma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noticeable smell even before cooking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aroma plays a major role in determining the <\/span><b>best basmati rice for biryani<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as fragrance enhances the overall dining experience.<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Elongation_Ratio_After_Cooking\"><\/span><b>3. Elongation Ratio After Cooking<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The elongation ratio is a key quality parameter in determining the <\/span><b>best basmati rice variety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Premium basmati should:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elongate up to 1.8x to 2.2x after cooking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expand in length, not width<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remain separate and fluffy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High elongation ensures a rich, premium presentation in dishes like biryani and pulao.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4Texture_Non-Sticky_Fluffy\"><\/span><b>4.Texture (Non-Sticky &amp; Fluffy)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texture defines cooking performance. The <\/span><b>best quality basmati rice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be non-sticky after cooking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have soft yet separate grains<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not clump together<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain structure even after reheating<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-sticky basmati rice is especially important for hotels, restaurants, and catering industries. Bulk buyers and importers prefer rice that remains fluffy and visually appealing for longer durations.<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Ageing_Process_12%E2%80%9324_Months\"><\/span><b>5. Ageing Process (12\u201324 Months)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ageing significantly improves the quality of basmati rice. Properly aged rice:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has lower moisture content<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooks better<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absorbs water evenly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivers stronger aroma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium exporters typically offer <\/span><b>aged basmati rice (12\u201324 months aged)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for superior cooking results<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Price_vs_Quality_Comparison\"><\/span><b>6. Price vs Quality Comparison<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best basmati rice variety is not always the most expensive one. Smart buyers compare:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grain length vs cost<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aroma intensity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Percentage of broken grains<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture level<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milling quality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging standards<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong <\/span><b>price-to-quality ratio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential for wholesalers and bulk importers aiming to maximize profit margins while maintaining product quality.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d8294c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d8294c0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-65ae85b\" data-id=\"65ae85b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49715e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49715e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Popular_Basmati_Rice_Varieties\"><\/span>Most Popular Basmati Rice Varieties\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b6f4c9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b6f4c9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-041f327\" data-id=\"041f327\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abaa5ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abaa5ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1121_Basmati_Rice\"><\/span><b>1121 Basmati Rice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra-long grain (8.3\u20138.4 mm)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High elongation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most demanded in Middle East &amp; Europe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium export variety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1509_Basmati_Rice\"><\/span><b>1509 Basmati Rice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early maturity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost-effective<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good aroma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for bulk buyers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pusa_Basmati\"><\/span><b>Pusa Basmati<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional aroma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong domestic + export demand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Basmati\"><\/span><b>Traditional Basmati<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original basmati taste<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher price<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium markets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.megagrain.com\/blog\/indian-rice-variety-for-export\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indian rice&nbsp;varieties&nbsp;for export&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a0f562 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4a0f562\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f191e3d\" data-id=\"f191e3d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb7f3bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb7f3bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camparison_Table_of_Rice_Varities\"><\/span>Camparison Table of Rice Varities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ab3af58 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ab3af58\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-af1841a\" data-id=\"af1841a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ed7c2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ed7c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Variety<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Grain Length (Raw)<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Aroma<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Elongation After Cooking<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Price Range<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Best For<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>1121 Basmati Rice<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.3 \u2013 8.4 mm (Extra Long)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong natural aroma<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very high (up to 2x)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export, Biryani, Hotels, Middle East Market<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>1509 Basmati Rice<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.2 \u2013 8.3 mm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good aroma<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-range<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bulk export, Africa &amp; price-sensitive markets<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Pusa Basmati Rice<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.6 \u2013 7.9 mm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to strong<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium to high<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid to Premium<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic + Export mixed markets<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Traditional Basmati Rice<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.8 \u2013 8.0 mm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich, authentic aroma<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium retail, Europe market<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Sugandha Rice<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.4 \u2013 7.6 mm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild aroma<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economical<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget markets, Daily consumption<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e265cdd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e265cdd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-21e2dcc\" data-id=\"21e2dcc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce52bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ce52bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_Basmati_Rice_Supplier\"><\/span> How to Choose the Right Basmati Rice Supplier?\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-027dc79 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"027dc79\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46a9dcc\" data-id=\"46a9dcc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36b8e5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36b8e5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you are exporter, add:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture level<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken percentage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging options<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export 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