Grain dimensions
| Parameter | White | Sella | Golden Sella | Steam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw length avg | 8.3mm | 8.3mm | 8.3mm | 8.3mm |
| Cooked length | 22mm+ | 22mm+ | 22mm+ | 22mm+ |
| Elongation ratio | 2.5x | 2.5x | 2.5x | 2.5x |
Purity and moisture
- Broken percentage: Nil (0-2% export grade)
- Moisture: 13.5% maximum
- Chalky kernels: 3% maximum
- Foreign matter: 0.05% maximum
- Damaged kernels: 0.5% maximum
Milling grades
Four standard milling grades are available across 1121 White, Sella, Golden Sella, and Steam:
- Brown Rice. Husk removed, bran intact, color sorted. EU rice mills import at lower tariff for finishing locally.
- Reasonably Well Milled. Bran removed, natural finish, not pearly white.
- Extra Well Milled. Thorough bran removal, clean white appearance.
- Silky Polished. Water polisher for pearly finish, color sorted for uniform look.
Nutritional profile
Per 100g uncooked: ~360 kcal, 78g carbohydrates, 7-8g protein, 0.6g fat, 1.4g fiber. Glycemic index of 1121 cooked white runs in the 56-58 range (low-medium category) when prepared with the standard 1:1.75 rice-to-water ratio.
HS code
Milled 1121 ships under HS 1006.30. EU buyers should reference the basmati-specific 1006.30.27 line for reduced-tariff treatment. Brown 1121 ships under HS 1006.20. Detailed line-by-line guidance is in the HS code reference.