Sona Masoori Rice

Category: Premium Cereals & Rice

Light, highly aromatic, and premium medium-grain Indian rice. Sona Masoori offers a fluffy texture and fewer calories than standard short-grain variants. A dominant, high-volume export staple catering specifically to the massive South Indian diaspora across the USA, UK, and UAE.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Staple daily cuisine for the diaspora, commercial idli/dosa batter manufacturing, puffed rice processing, and Asian rice puddings/desserts.

How to Use / Processing

Rinse thoroughly to remove surface starch. Boils rapidly to produce a soft, delicate, and highly digestible grain perfect for pairing with curries and stews.

Nomenclature & Terminology

Indian Regional: Hindi: Sona Masoori Chawal | Telugu: Sona Masuri Biyyam | Tamil: Sona Masoori Arisi | Malayalam: Sona Masoori Ari | Marathi: Sona Masoori Tandul | Gujarati: Sona Masoori Chokha | Bengali: Sona Masoori Chal | Kannada: Sona Masoori Akki
Global Markets: Arabic: Ruz Sona Masoori | Spanish: Arroz Sona Masoori | French: Riz Sona Masoori | German: Sona Masoori Reis | Mandarin: Suona Masuli Mi (索纳马苏里米) | Russian: Ris Sona Masuri | Japanese: Sona Masūri Raisu | Turkish: Sona Masoori Pirinç | Persian: Berenj-e Sona Masoori | Italian: Riso Sona Masoori | Thai: Khao Sona Masoori | Vietnamese: Gạo Sona Masoori | Korean: Sona Masuri Ssal | Indonesian: Beras Sona Masoori | Portuguese: Arroz Sona Masoori

Functional & Health Benefits

Lightweight and extremely easy to digest. Naturally low in starch compared to generic white rice, making it an ideal staple for weight management and daily caloric control.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data

HSN Code	10063010
Botanical/Scientific Name	Oryza sativa
Geographical Origin	India
Primary Varieties / Grade	Steam / Raw (Short Grain)

Chemical & Physical Specifications

Moisture Content	Max 14%
Foreign Matter / Admixture	Max 1.0% (Sortex/Machine Cleaned)
Quality & Compliance Marks	Aflatoxin/MRLs compliant per destination

Logistics & Export Protocol

Primary Packaging	25kg / 50kg Export Bags/Cartons
Container Payload	24-25 MT
Fumigation Protocol	Customized Treatment (Optional - adjusted strictly per destination port regulations)