Non-Basmati Rice · Variety
Gobindobhog
Bengal’s buttery temple rice.
Gobindobhog is a short-grain aromatic rice from West Bengal with a Geographical Indication tag. Traditionally offered in temples, it is loved for its buttery taste and sweet aroma.
Specification
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Variety | Gobindobhog |
| Also known as | Short grain aromatic (GI) |
| Average raw grain length (AGL) | 3.80 – 4.20 mm |
| Grain breadth | ≈ 2.00 mm |
| Cooked grain length | 6 – 6.5 mm |
| Elongation ratio | ≈ 1.6× |
| Aroma | ●●●●● (5/5) |
| Cooked texture | Soft, slightly sticky short grains. |
| Growing region | West Bengal (Bardhaman) |
| Available forms | Raw |
| Moisture | ≤ 12.5 – 14% (per contract) |
| Packaging | 5, 10, 20, 25, 40, 50 kg — PP, BOPP, non-woven, jute; private label available |
Fragrance
Sweet, buttery fragrance.
Texture
Soft, slightly sticky short grains.
Best for
Payesh/kheer, khichuri, pulao, festive cooking.
Indicative values. Final specifications are agreed in the contract and confirmed by a pre-shipment lab report.
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