Long Grain IR 64 Rice

Long Grain IR 64 Rice
Country of Origin: India	Natural; White & Parboiled

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET

Long Grain IR 64 Rice
Country of Origin: India	Natural; White & Parboiled

Rice is the staple food for two-thirds of the world’s population. This simple grain has been a popular life sustaining food for thousands of years because it is nutritious, versatile, economical, easy to prepare and tastes good. Rice is one of the chief grains of India.

Rice is mainly cultivated in wetlands of India, which is called as Marutham in Tamizh language. The peoples of Marutham land are specialist in rice cultivation, water management and also experts in warfare.

All other varieties of rice, except basmati is called as non- basmati rice. Non-basmati rice includes rice of different varieties, sizes, and shapes. Some types of rice are long and slender, while some are short and thick. Non- Basmati Rice is used in homes for daily use and also is used and exported for commercial use.

Rice in its original state is called “paddy rice”. It is treated by polishing it to remove the outer part around the grain. It can be sold as whole grain, after the first stage of polishing, or as white rice if more polished. Several grades of polishing exist. Rice can also be parboiled, meaning it is partially boiled in its husk, to better retain micro-nutrients, especially vitamin B1 which prevents Beriberi. Parboiled rice is also referred to as “easy-cook rice” or “converted rice”. When parboiled, the content of ungelatinized grains in the rice will be verified.

Specifications

Common part of specifications for all types of rice

In accordance with the present specifications and national regulations of recipient country.
Free from Genetically Modified (GMO) rice.
Free from abnormal flavour/odour and living insects/pests or moths.
With a “best before” date valid for minimum 2 years at date of delivery.
Delivered goods to be according to approved sample.

IR 64 RICE, white, 5% broken, long grain Raw rice

Rice variety	White long grain IR 64
Grain size	Long: min 6 mm long on average, 2-2.5mm wide (maximum grain length 3 times longer than it’s width)
Milling degree	Well milled, silky touch, double polished
Broken grains	5% max.
Moisture	13% max.
Organoleptic	The product shall be fresh, clean and free from any abnormal flavour, odour or colour. It shall be free of any visible yeast and mould (fungus)
Toxic seeds	Nil
Chalky grains	3.5% max.
Red-streaked grains	2% max.
Spotted and/or stained grains	0.25% max.
Damaged, shrivelled and yellow grains	0.5% max.
Total of spotted and/or stained grains and damaged, shrivelled and yellow grains	≤ 0.5% of total mass/mass
Amber grains	0.2% max.
Inedible extraneous mineral and vegetable substances, provided these are not toxic	0.01% max.
Edible extraneous grains or parts thereof	0.05% max.
Total of extraneous matter	≤ 0.1% of total mass/mass
Ash	0.5% max.
Protein	7% min.
Aflatoxin total	4 µg/kg max.
Ochratoxin	5 µg/kg max.
Live insects	Nil
Dead insects	30 per 100kg max. (practically free)
Microbiology Salmonella Yeast and mould Escherichia coli (Coliforms)	Absent in 25g sample Nil Nil
Heavy metals Lead Cadmium Arsenic (inorganic)	0.2 ppm max. 0.1 ppm max. 0.2 ppm max.
Pesticides Bentazone Chlorpyrifos Chlorpyrifos-methyl Diflubenzuron Diquat Fipronil Paraquat Thiacloprid Trifloxystrobin	0.1 mg/kg max. 0.5 mg/kg max. 0.1 mg/kg max. 0.01 mg/kg max. 10 mg/kg max. 0.01 mg/kg max. 10 mg/kg max. 0.02 mg/kg max. 5 mg/kg max.
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)	Nil
Fumigation	The product shall be fumigated prior to dispatch
Shelf life	Product must have an expiry date of 24 months from the date of supply to the Buyer
Crop year	New crop / Old
Origin	India
Brand	Meekon

Note:

Available finish : 5%, 15% , 25% & 35% Broken

IR 64 RICE, 5% broken, long grain parboiled rice

Rice variety	IR 64
Grain size	6 mm min.
Grain variety purity	85% min. of a single grain variety
Broken grains	5% max. (< 2/3 of total grain length)
Moisture	13% max.
Organoleptic	The product shall be fresh, clean and free from any abnormal flavour, odour or colour. It shall be free of any visible yeast and mould (fungus)
Chalky grains	Nil
Red grains	2% max.
Red-streaked grains	2.5% max.
Heat-damaged (including yellow grains)	2.5% max.
Damaged, excluding heat-damaged grains	0.7% max.
Paddy rice	0.2% max.
Non-parboiled rice	0.1% max.
Other types of rice	0.5% max.
Pecks	2.5% max.
Foreign (extraneous) grains	0.25% max.
Foreign (extraneous) matter	0.25% max.
Toxic seeds	Nil
Aflatoxin total	4 ppb max.
Ochratoxin A	5 ppb max.
Live insects	Nil
Dead insects	≤ 0.1% of total foreign (extraneous) matter shall be insects, fragments or remains of dead insects and/or other impurities of animal origin
Microbiology Salmonella Yeast and mould	Absent in 25g sample Nil
Heavy metals Lead Cadmium Arsenic (inorganic)	0.5 ppm max. 0.1 ppm max. 0.2 ppm max.
Pesticides	Content of pesticides shall comply with those maximum residue limits established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission for this commodity. Ref. BS EN 15662:2008
Fumigation	The product shall be fumigated prior dispatch in individual packing
Crop year	New crop / Old
Origin	India
Brand	Meekon

Available finish: 5%, 15% , 25% & 35% Broken

*Microbiology specification can be customised as per requirements

Mycotoxins

Product is routinely checked for Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin and it complies with the regulations of the destination country.

GM declaration

To the best of our knowledge this product is non-GM and does not contain GM processing agents.

Allergens statement

Free of any known Allergens.

Product packaging

25 /30/ 50 Kg in New Jute Bag, Woven Bag, Non-Woven BOPP Bag , HDPE & PP Bag. Other options can be suggested.

Any other mandatory requirements will be complying to the respective regulations of the destination country.

Shelf life

Products are supplied with a minimum of 24 months to recommended shelf life (shown on product label) when stored sealed in original packaging under proper storage conditions. To maintain the product in best condition it is advisable to protect it from exposure to pests and extremes of moisture, light and temperature.

Special remarks

The content of this specification is based on typical information for this product and results obtained from our own due diligence sampling, assessment, and testing protocols, in addition to any testing/sampling that has been undertaken by our supplier.

However, due to the nature of this product, which is not completely homogenous, test results are indicative / referral and may not be entirely representative of the product throughout the lot. In addition, the content of this Specification does not confirm or ensure that the product is safe for all intended uses.

Our quality and technical documentation does not relieve the customer of their responsibilities to check that the goods supplied are suitable and considered safe for their intended use before purchase. The data provided is for information only.

Any other mandatory requirements will be complying to the respective regulations of the destination country.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this Product Specification Sheet relates only to the specific product designated and may not be applicable when such product is used in combination with other materials or in any process. Analytical criteria are tested either on each batch or monitored or guaranteed, based on the Product Risk Analysis. For each batch, the status of the analysis may be indicated in the Certificate of Analysis. All information and instructions provided in this Product Specification Sheet are based on the current state of our knowledge at the latest revision date indicated. Typical values are made available to the purchaser on an informational basis. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, or guarantee of those values is intended or implied. The ultimate use of this Product in any finished product is the responsibility of the purchaser. This Product may have restrictions with respect to its use and/or usage levels, and such may vary on a country-by-country basis. The purchaser is responsible for its use of the Product and for its finished product, and that any claims made regarding its use of the Product and/or the finished product comply with applicable laws and regulations.

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