Alfarid Corporation - Basmati Rice Exporter
Alfarid Corporation (AFC) is one of the leading processors, millers, suppliers and exporters of the finest quality Pakistani super kernal basmati rice and long grain white IRRI-9 and IRRI-6 rice from Pakistan.
We export rice in all broken percentages, different Polishing (regular polish, double polish, silky polish etc.), well cleaned, extra-well milled, sortexed and different grain lengths ranging from 5.5mm to 7.4 mm AGL (average grain length).
All basmati and non-basmati varieties together with parboiled (sella) basmati rice are also available for supply in bulk quantities.
Pakistan Basmati Rice
Rice is one of the oldest cultivated crops, first mentioned in history as far back as 2800 BC in China. Rice is a staple crop and forms key portion of the diet for many of the world’s population, especially those living in Southern and Eastern Asia.
Rice Plantation
The plantation process of rice necessitates a prolonged torrential rain in the early stages which is pursued by an incessant period of scorching dry climatic conditions. It is harvested by hand with delicate care, aged to perfection and then processed.
Rice Processing
The process begins as soon as rice arrives from the fields. Foremost, whole or paddy rice is dehusked by a rubber roll sheller to produce brown rice. The outer tough protective coating is removed having no effect on the nutritional composition of the grain within the husk.
The resultant brown rice can be further milled to produce white rice. Milling of brown rice involves removal of the outer bran layers of the grain which are darker in colour and are rich in nutrients such as B vitamins.
Rice Processing [ Rice Mill]
Animated Rice Milling Chart
The procured rice from the fields is either parboiled through the hydrothermal procedure or processed in the milling facility as shown in the chart above. The specifications of rice vary from the type of polishing such as double-polish, silky polish or regular polish that gives rice grains a cleaner, brighter and shiny look. The average grain length (AGL) is also specified before rice being milled. Rice processing also entails the broken percentage which may be 1%, 2%, 5%, 10%, 25%, 100% broken or as desired by the buyer.
Nutritional benefits and Significance
Rice has been found to be very easy to digest. It is low in fat, low in cholesterol, high in starch and has a high nutritional content.
Rice is also an excellent source of energy. It comprises 77.5% carbohydrate. Carbohydrate is one of the human body’s two main sources of energy, the second being fat.
Rice also contains a range of important nutrients, including B and E vitamins, protein and minerals –especially potassium which helps the body reduce toxins.
Moreover, rice is fundamentally important to various cultures that it is often directly associated with prosperity and much folklore and legend surrounds the grain. Children are also served with rice as their first solid food. And, according to Louisiana folklore, the test of a true Cajun is whether he can calculate the precise quantity of gravy needed to accompany a crop of rice growing in a field.
Hence, from its early beginnings to the present day, rice continues to play an integral role in sustaining both the world's appetites and cultural traditions.
Pakistani Basmati Rice
From the foothills of Himalayas and fed by the enriched mineral snow-fed water, the slender long grain of Basmati Rice is well known for getting doubled its size after cooking. It’s exotic aroma, delicious nutty flavor and best nutritious value makes it the ultimate choice of Rice lovers’ across all continents. The name basmati originated from a Sanskrit word "BAS" meaning smell.
Rice Varieties
Long Grain Rice
Long grain rice as the name suggests is the long and slender rice kernels. The grains of this Pakistani rice variety are significantly long in length and when cooked present a very good look since the grains turn out separate and fluffy.
a) Basmati Varieties
Super Kernel Basmati Rice is a long grain with a slender kernel, four to five times longer than its width. The grains are separate, light and fluffy when cooked, and mostly used for special dishes such as biryani.
Basmati PK 385 Rice is a rather dry grain. The grains become long and separate when cooked having real aroma and delicate texture.
D-98 Basmati Rice: Sindhi Basmati is a variety that has eventually replaced PK-385 for reasons such as more yield than the latter in the province of Sindh.
b) Non- Basmati Rice:
PK-386 Long Grain Rice, Long Grain Irri-9 Rice and Long Grain Irri-6 Rice are the finest of its class being less expensive and are preferred over Indian and Thai rice in the same category.
Pakistani Rice Varieties
Brown Rice is light brown in color and rich in its bran contents. Brown rice is a healthy source of food, particularly for the weight conscious people since it contains less starch.
Parboiled Rice is the rice variety that undergoes a hydrothermal steaming process to partially boil the un-husked rice. Parboiled rice is the elite rice variety that is liked by consumers and chefs who love to have the best quality, separately cooked grains and extra fluffy rice.
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Exceptional taste, extra long slender edgy shape and a fragrance that will simply overcome the perception of an entity enjoying a meal. Extra long grain 1121 basmati rice is with no doubt the ultra superior quality ever to have been perceived. View Image
The term ‘Super Kernel’ is the popular Pakistani grade basmati variety from the provinces of Punjab and Sindh in Pakistan. This super kernal basmati rice carries a very strong basmati aroma being grown in the snow-fed Himalayan fields and mountains. This basmati is avaliable in old crop i.e., aged to perfection and also new crop. Super Kernal Basmati is also termed as ‘Punjab Kernel Basmati’. The grains of this aromaric basmati rice are extra long in length and come out even longer after cooking. The peculiar strong basmati aroma and nutty flavor is liked all over the world by quality lovers having the preference for great quality and grand flavour.
Alfarid Corporation is the exporter, miller and manufacturer of the premium quality Super kernel basmati rice in both old crop and aged to perfection and also the new crop rice. View Image
Alfarid Corporation presents the second tier of basmati grade after Super Kernel as Super Basmati Rice. This recipe of Super Basmati Rice calls for a blend that entails basmati at affordable pricing with quick movements in Wholesale and Supermarket stores. This Super Basmati rice is liked for its flavor and basmati aroma by restaurants, catering companies and hotel industry.View Image
D-98 Basmati Rice from Sindh Province of Pakistan, is also known to the world as ‘Sindhi Basmati’. Due to its extra long length, rich pearl white color and highly aromatic grain, it is in more demand now than PK 385 basmati rice. This type of rice is a vital food for the population of the world today and is considered one of the best types of basmati now known.
This Sindh variety of Basmati Rice with medium grain length is an economical substitute to Super Kernel, yet maintains many key basmati characteristics.
Origination
D-98 is one of the best basmati grown in the Province of Sindh, Pakistan. The areas containing rich soil and the perfect conditions in Sindh, Pakistan, D-98 has been growing for over a decade. View Image
Many people prefer the muggy touch this rice has to offer. Much of Pakistan's export of IRRI-9 goes to the Middle East. View Image
This long grain variety is inferior to others grades of non-basmati and is generally supplied in bulk shipments to African regions. View Image
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 quality. The broken percentage varies whereas the most popular and acceptable broken percentage is 5% broken KS-82 long grain white rice.View Image
This rice variety from Pakistan specifies the broken percentage as 100% and can be from the basmati or non-basmati rice, meaning that Alfarid Corporation offers 100% broken white Basmati rice and also broken Irri-6 white rice. This rice is usually liked by West African regions due to reasonable pricing element and affordability. Further 100% broken rice with slight discolored grains or damaged grains is also offered for animal feed in most countries. This broken rice is used as bird food. View Image