A heap of IR 64 Rice grains

Noreen · Long grain · Mild aroma

IR 64 Rice

A soft, mildly aromatic long grain at an everyday price, made for daily meals and bulk supply.

Available as
  • Raw
  • Parboiled

IR 64 is one of India's most widely grown long-grain non-basmati rices. It cooks soft with a mild aroma, and its consistency and value make it a staple for households, caterers and distributors.

We supply it raw and parboiled, sorted and graded to 5%, 25% or 100% broken, and packed for retail, catering or bulk shipment.

Grain length
6 mm average, raw
Cooked length
About 10.5 mm
Aroma
Mild
Ageing
3 months
Origin
Rice-growing states across India
Best for
Daily meals, Catering, Bulk supply
Broken grades
5% broken · 25% broken · 100% broken

Cooking it well

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then follow the guide for your form.

Raw

Soak
20 minutes
Cook
14 to 16 minutes, rice to water 1 : 2
Rest
5 minutes, covered

Parboiled

Soak
2 hours
Cook
12–14 minutes in boiling water
Rest
1–1.5 minutes

Packing

  • 5 kg and 10 kg retail
  • 25 kg and 50 kg bulk, PP woven
  • Private label on request