Non-Basmati Rice · Variety
Kolam
Maharashtra’s fine everyday rice.
Kolam is a fine, short-slender rice from Maharashtra and Gujarat, valued for its light texture and quick cooking. It is the classic everyday rice of western India.
Specification
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Variety | Kolam |
| Also known as | Short slender grain |
| Average raw grain length (AGL) | 4.80 – 5.20 mm |
| Grain breadth | ≈ 1.80 mm |
| Cooked grain length | 8 – 8.5 mm |
| Elongation ratio | ≈ 1.6× |
| Aroma | ●○○○○ (1/5) |
| Cooked texture | Soft, light and fluffy. |
| Growing region | Maharashtra (Palghar, Vidarbha), Gujarat |
| Available forms | Raw, Steam |
| Moisture | ≤ 12.5 – 14% (per contract) |
| Packaging | 5, 10, 20, 25, 40, 50 kg — PP, BOPP, non-woven, jute; private label available |
Fragrance
Very mild aroma.
Texture
Soft, light and fluffy.
Best for
Varan-bhaat, khichdi, daily meals.
Indicative values. Final specifications are agreed in the contract and confirmed by a pre-shipment lab report.
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