Non-Basmati Long Grain White Rice
The varieties of white long grain rice IRRI-6, KS-82 or KS 282 and IRRI-9 rice fall within the category of non-basmati rice which is rather affordable by people including labor camps, road side restaurants and for cuisines such as Chinese and Thai food. The other reason for liking this rice is its medium grain length that is good for making Chinese food, Thai food or Japanese dishes.
IRRI 9 Long Grain White Rice
Irri-9 is the top tier amongst non-basmati long grain white rice varieties. It has good grain length and color while does not carry aroma. Many people prefer the muggy touch this rice has to offer. Much of Pakistan's export of IRRI-9 goes to the Middle East and Africa.
IRRI 6 Long Grain White Rice
Irri 6 long grain white rice is the non-basmati variety that does not carry aroma while this type is in high demand at all times due to its affordable pricing, usage and quick bulk sales. This long grain variety is the second tier to Irri-9 and is generally supplied in bulk shipments mostly to Middle East and African regions.
KS 82
KS 82 is the Sindh rice variety also termed as DR Rice or 282 rice. KS-82 or 282 is the long grain non-basmati rice slightly superior to Irri-6 rice in terms of quality and cooking. The broken percentage varies whereas the most popular and acceptable broken percentage is 5% broken and 25%.
100% Broken White Rice
This variety from Pakistan specifies the breakage percentage as 100% and can be from the basmati or non-basmati, meaning that Alfarid Corporation offers 100% broken white Basmati and also Irri-6 white rice. This is usually liked by third world countries and nations due to reasonable pricing element and affordability. Further polished rice with slight discolored grains or damaged grains is also offered for animal feed, bird food, dog feed grade and feed milling operations in most countries. It is 100% fit for human consumption superior quality is demanded in European nations to be used in baby cereals, for food service, beer making grade, chemical making grade like hexane-hexol or fructose etc. Other terms used for this type are grits and hominy.