IR-64 Parboiled Rice 5% Broken - A Popular Choice In The Worldwide Rice Market

5% Broken IR-64 Parboiled rice is one of the most demanded rice and is well appreciated for its quality, economy, and healthy food value. It is a variety of rice that is grown in India and is the usual kind of rice used in homes and restaurants as well as food processing companies across the world. It is great for use in basmati rice, both normal and for the biryanis and the fried rice dishes as well.

IR-64: Long grain rice type that is subjected to a very special parboiling. Pre-processing can be done by putting the rice in hot water, steaming the rice, and then drying the rice before proceeding to milling. It also improves the texture, nutritive value, and storability of the grain in question. The “5% broken” specification implies that no more than 5% of the grains of rice are crushed, which in turn means better quality rice.

Main Quality Attributes of IR-64 Parboiled Rice

• Length and Texture: The grains are medium long, non-sticky, and maintain a firm texture after cooking.
  
  
• Nutritional Value: Our findings revealed that the nutritional value of parboiled rice is higher compared to the raw rice type, so nutrients such as vitamins and minerals are conserved.
  
  
  
• Low Breakage: 5% of these grains are broken, which is a sign that the quality is uniform here.
  
  
  
• Easy to Cook with: can be used in Indian recipes as well as any other international recipe.
  
  
  
• Cheap: It is cheaper than other brands and is reliable for use in large quantities.

The following are fruitful merits of IR-64 parboiled rice:

Parboiling makes this food rich in thiamine, niacin, and magnesium, which are important in the nutritional value of consumers.

• Hypoallergenic: The steaming process gelatinizes the starch so that the rice is easy to digest.
  
  
• Preservative Free: The grains have a longer shelf life, affording them a lower risk of degradation and spoilage.
  
  
• Excellent Cooking Qualities: When eating parboiled rice, it doesn’t clot, which makes it easy to cook and excellent for recipes requiring fluffy rice.
  
  
• Variety Use: Since it’s cheaper than most refined oils and has a high yield, it can be used extensively in businesses such as catering services and food processing businesses.

Uses of IR 64 Parboiled Rice

• Household Use: Usually used in homes globally for feeding families for regular meals.
  
  
• Catering services: common in eating facilities such as restaurants, hotels, and industries preparing meals in large quantities.
  
  
• Export Market: One of India’s most selling rice exports, it is in high demand in the African, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets.
  
  
• Industrial: applied in product preparation, such as rice flour and puffed rice.

Some Useful Ways for Cooking IR-64 Parboiled Rice

• Rinse Thoroughly: It removes excess starch, which leads to a nicer-tasting rice.
  
  
• Proper Water Ratio: Use a water-to-rice ratio of 2:1 for perfectly cooked grains.
  
  
• Sauté: to cook the food by letting it sit in hot oil or butter on low heat to allow it to become fully cooked so it will not stick.