Broken percentage
Rice is graded by the share of broken grains in a lot. “5% broken” means at most about 5% of the grains are broken pieces; “25% broken” allows more. Fewer brokens usually mean a higher price and a more uniform cooking result; higher-broken rice is popular for everyday dishes and price-sensitive markets. “100% broken” rice is made entirely of broken grains.
Polishing and sortexing
Double polishing removes more of the bran layer for a whiter, glossier grain. Sortexing uses optical sorters to remove discoloured grains and foreign matter.
What to specify in an RFQ
Origin, grain type, broken percentage, moisture, packaging (5, 25 or 50 kg), quantity, delivery place and Incoterm, and any required inspection certificate.
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