Specification | Description |
Type | Varieties include Basmati, Jasmine, Arborio, Long Grain, Short Grain, and Brown Rice |
Grain Shape | Long, Medium, or Short |
Grain Length | Long Grain: 6 to 7 mm, Medium Grain: 5 to 6 mm, Short Grain: 3 to 4 mm |
Grain Width | Long Grain: 2 to 3 mm, Medium Grain: 3 to 4 mm, Short Grain: 4 to 5 mm |
Grain Thickness | 1 to 2 mm |
Color | White, Brown, Black, Red, or Golden |
Texture | Varies from soft and sticky (short grain) to fluffy and separate (long grain) |
Moisture Content | 12 to 14% |
Weight | 180 to 220 grams per cup (uncooked) |
Cooking Yield | 3 times the original weight when cooked |