IR64 rice

Product Description

IR-64 Parboiled Rice Grain Kernel is available in different sizes, like Short Grain, Medium Grain, Long Grain, And Extra-Long Grain.  Each of these grades plays an important role in the texture of the rice grains as well as in the preferred cooking method to the consumers, accordingly.

What is "IR64"  in Rice ? What is the full form of "IR-64 Rice" ?

Answer: Rice crosses/breeds made at IRRI (International Rice Research Institute) are assigned a number with IR (international rice) as a prefix. 64 is a serial number of a particular cross/breed developed by IRRI. IR64 cross/breed was developed/released by IRRI Philippines in 1985 and then it was followed by various nations including India, for production in their farm-lands.

What is a Rice cross/breed ?

Answer: It is the result of a cross between two or more different varieties and subsequent selection through several cycles of self-pollination or inbreeding. Generally, every rice flower has both male and female organs.

What are Short Grain, Medium Grain, Long Grain, And Extra-Long Grain sizes ?

Answer: There is no specific rule declared by any government / country about the words Short, Medium, Long and Extra Long grains yet. But short grain, medium grain, long grain, and extra-long grain sizes vary from 5mm to 6+ mm approx. in general.