Rice Processing

Processing

The journey of rice processing begins with careful paddy selection. Bulk stock of different types of paddies is purchased from the open market, adhering to strict quality checks. An experienced inspection team of selectors and paddy experts oversees this process. The team conducts comprehensive tests on the paddies, including moisture content analysis, field admixture evaluation, and other quality parameters, before finalizing the purchase.

Drying Processes

Auto Drying Process:
The drying process starts with the paddy being placed in the Pre-Dryer for initial moisture reduction. It is then transferred to the Column Dryer, where modern technology utilizing smoke-free hot air, generated through steam heat exchangers, ensures further drying. This advanced method guarantees optimal results without compromising the quality of the grains.

Sun Drying:
An alternative to modern drying, sun drying is a traditional method reserved for selected basmati paddy. This process involves spreading the paddy over large open fields during the day to allow natural sunlight to gradually reduce the moisture content. By employing this gradual method, the grains are protected from developing thermal cracks, which could lead to broken grains in subsequent processing stages.

Husking Plant

Once dried, the paddy is transported to the husking plant, where it undergoes cleaning, de-husking, and grading. This process produces brown rice by removing only the outer husk while retaining the germ and bran layer. This ensures that most of the nutritional value of the rice is preserved.

Parboiled Rice Plant

The parboiled rice processing is carried out in a state-of-the-art plant with a capacity of 3 metric tons per hour. The basmati paddy is treated using a double steam process to ensure excellent cooking quality that meets both local and international standards. Parboiling enriches the rice with nutrients, resulting in parboiled white rice that is 80% nutritionally similar to brown rice.

Warehousing

Seasoning plays a critical role in enhancing the taste and aroma of basmati rice. To achieve this, the rice is stored in warehouses for a duration of eight to nine months. The company ensures that only seasoned rice is sold to its customers, making warehousing an integral step in the production process.

Grading

To maintain consistency and uniformity, the rice undergoes a detailed grading process. This ensures that the final product meets the highest standards of quality before reaching the consumers.

Cleaning

The milling process begins with a rigorous cleaning phase. This involves multiple steps to remove impurities such as straws, mud balls, threads, stones, paddy, and metal particles. Advanced pre-cleaners and classifiers are employed to ensure high levels of purification.

Whitening

The cleaned brown rice is gently milled in whitening machines. This process is carried out in several passes to efficiently remove the bran layer. The number of passes is determined by the desired degree of whiteness for the final product.

Quality Assurance

Ensuring quality is a top priority. A modern testing laboratory is maintained to focus on and guarantee the quality of rice at every stage of processing.

Color Sorting

In the final stages of processing, the rice undergoes color sorting to remove discolored grains. This ensures that the processed rice has a uniform appearance, enhancing its visual appeal.

Packing

The packaging process is highly precise, with modern electronic bagging scales ensuring accurate weighing of each bag. Various types of packaging materials are used to cater to customer preferences, including cardboard or paper sacks, polypropylene, cotton, and custom-made materials.

Shipment

The processed and packaged rice is shipped through major shipping lines to ensure safe transportation. The company prioritizes timely delivery to its destinations, maintaining reliability and customer satisfaction.