'Best Rice in the World': All you need to know about India's Basmati
Between April and October of current fiscal year, India exported 73.18 lakh tonnes of non-basmati rice and 26.08 lakh tonnes of basmati rice
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Between April and October of current fiscal year, India exported 73.18 lakh tonnes of non-basmati rice and 26.08 lakh tonnes of basmati rice
Basmati rice, a staple food in India, has been named the 'Best Rice in the World' by Taste Atlas. India also ranks 11th on the list of '100 Best Cuisines in the World'. Basmati is a long grain aromatic rice grown in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian sub-continent, known for its soft and fluffy texture, delicious taste, superior aroma, and distinct flavor. India cultivates around 34 varieties of Basmati rice, making it a major exporter to countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, UAE, and Yemen. Other notable rice varieties include Arborio, Arroz Carolino das Lezírias Ribatejanas, Ric...
India’s basmati rice exports of nearly $5 billion are testimony to what good public sector breeding and collaboration with industry can achieve.