1401 Basmati Rice (Steam & Sella)
Direct export procurement of premium Indian 1401 Basmati Rice across Steam and White/Creamy Sella (Parboiled) finishes from the certified GI-heritage growing belts of Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh.
B2B Commercial Sourcing Overview
Filosha Exports facilitates direct commercial sourcing of 1401 Basmati Rice—one of India's most celebrated hybrid basmati varieties, prized by international importers for its extraordinary cooked elongation (up to 16–18mm), distinct natural aroma, and superb cooking yield. Maintained strictly separate from non-basmati grains to guarantee varietal purity, our sourcing desk coordinates procurement directly from state-of-the-art Sortex-equipped milling facilities in Northern India, verifying grain length, moisture levels, and purity before container or breakbulk dispatch.
Export Grade Specifications & Quality Parameters
| Varietal Classification | Pure 1401 Basmati Rice (Pusa Basmati 1401 hybrid varietal) |
|---|---|
| Processing Types | 1401 Steam Basmati Rice & 1401 Sella Basmati Rice (Parboiled / Golden) |
| Average Grain Length (Raw AGL) | 7.70 mm to 8.20 mm (illustrative export specification) |
| Elongation Ratio | Over 2.0x cooked elongation ratio (cooked grain reaches 16mm - 18mm) |
| Moisture Content | Max 12.5% (Steam) / Max 13.0% (Sella) (per export contract) |
| Broken Grain Tolerance | Max 1.0% - 2.0% (premium Sortex clean) |
| Chalky & Immature Grains | Max 2.0% (Steam) / Nil (Sella) |
| Aroma & Texture | Subtle authentic basmati aroma, non-sticky, distinct slender grains with firm bite |
| Export Packaging | 10kg, 20kg, 25kg, 50kg Non-Woven, BOPP Laminated, or Polypropylene (PP) Woven Bags |
*Note: Export loading ports, container axle payloads, average grain length (AGL) test results, and dispatch schedules are illustrative trade examples. Final milling parameters, broken percentages, purity percentages (DNA testing if required), packaging artwork, and shipment terms (FOB, CFR, CIF) are confirmed against the selected mill partner and destination customs regulations at quotation stage.
Illustrative Origin Routing
Mundra, Kandla, Pipavav, Nhava Sheva (India) – designated at quotation
Container Capacity (FCL)
20ft FCL: Approx. 25.0 - 26.5 MT (palletized or floor-loaded bags)
Dispatch Lead Time
Estimated 10 - 15 business days for Sortex grading, fumigation, and container stuffing
Frequently Asked Questions by International Buyers
What distinguishes 1401 Basmati Rice from 1121 and 1509 Basmati varieties?
1401 Basmati is an improved cross-bred semi-dwarf basmati variety prized for exceptional culinary yield and robust cooking strength. While raw grain length (7.7–8.2mm) is slightly shorter than raw 1121 (8.3–8.4mm), 1401 exhibits extraordinary longitudinal cooked elongation exceeding 16mm, superior curried absorption, and excellent resistance to grain rupture, making it an international favorite for commercial foodservice and royal biryanis.
What is the difference in cooking and texture between 1401 Steam and 1401 Sella rice?
1401 Steam Basmati is milled after raw paddy is gently steamed, preserving its delicate authentic aroma, pure white color, and tender flaky grain separation. 1401 Sella (parboiled) undergoes a hydrothermal soak and steam cycle before drying and milling, driving nutrients into the endosperm and gelatinizing starch. Sella delivers extreme grain resilience, zero breakage under commercial reheating, and firmer mouthfeel.
How is Basmati varietal purity verified and certified prior to export loading?
As an officially recognized Indian Basmati variety protected under the Geographical Indication (GI) registry for the Indo-Gangetic Plains, 1401 Basmati consignments are verified by accredited inspection bodies and independent surveyors (SGS, Cotecna) at loading ports, certifying minimum 95% Basmati varietal purity, raw grain length (7.7mm-8.2mm), cooked elongation (>2.0x), and moisture limits, with optional DNA fingerprint testing provided upon buyer request.
What bag packaging materials and OEM branding options are available for container consignments?
We provide full turnkey packaging: 5kg, 10kg, 20kg, and 25kg non-woven fabric bags with zippers and carrying handles, heavy-duty photographic BOPP laminated bags for retail shelves, and standard 50kg poly-woven (PP) sacks for wholesale distributors. All printing plates and private-label multilingual artwork are coordinated prior to production.