Rice is an important part of the Indian economy and culture. India produces an average of over 4 million MT of basmati rice every year. In fact, it is the largest exporter of rice in the world and ranks 2nd only to China in terms of overall production of rice. Inevitably, standing out as the highest-quality rice manufacturer is an uphill task. But Dosti Basmati Rice has shown that it is not impossible. With over five decades of experience in this sector, they have established themselves as the most reliable basmati rice exporter in India. Let’s look into the process that makes them the best in the business:
Manufacturing and Delivery Process of Basmati Rice at Dosti
Basmati rice is often regarded as the “king of the kitchen”, as its long, fluffy and aromatic grains separated from each other elevate the taste of the whole dish. Producing rice of such superior quality while meeting the market demands can be challenging, and Dosti acknowledges it quite well. Therefore, it has established an integrated chain that connects farming, processing, and distribution in one link.
Assessment of Growing Conditions
Basmati rice requires fertile soil, ample sunlight, and plenty of water to grow. Farmers prepare land, sow, cultivate and harvest in favourable conditions. Dosti collaborates with farmers to monitor the progress at each stage of farming.
Selection of Paddy
Paddy selection is crucial as it directly impacts the characteristics of rice. The quality parameters assessed are the size of grain, aroma, soil fertility of the paddy field, elongation ratio, cooking profile.
Drying
Moisture content is reduced to ~20% which is ideal for best yield of basmati rice. Overly moist conditions can lead to creating mold and mildew. Depending on weather conditions, either sun drying or artificial drying is performed.
Milling & Polishing
Husk and bran are removed at the milling stage. However, this process removes some essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals. Therefore, polishing is done to add nutritious value to the basmati rice.
Sorting & Grading
Rice is sorted according to size and shape. Broken grains and contaminations are removed using cutting-edge technology. They are graded to ensure the best quality of rice goes to the next stage.
Packaging, Storage, and Distribution
Moisture proof, pest proof condition is required to retain aroma and freshness of basmati rice. Dosti ensures this by sealing in special containers for storage. Then, they are distributed to retailers from where customers can buy the best quality basmati rice.
Offering Experience, Assuring Quality
Dosti Basmati Rice recognizes that food is not just a commodity, but an object of culinary delight, and basmati rice is one of them. Hence they focus on maintaining the highest standard of their product for a relishing experience of their customers. By establishing an integrated chain of paddy farming, harvesting, threshing, milling, storage and distribution, they closely monitor each stage of production and inspect the status of every unit, leaving no stone unturned in delivering the finished product that holds special place in customer’s heart, and taste buds.