Rice Varieties: Comparison
Maryansky Rice Plant processes rice bred in Krasnodar. Below is what is known about each variety from the Russian State Register of Breeding Achievements and the Federal Rice Research Center (formerly VNII Rice, Krasnodar), and how to choose rice for your purpose.
Comparison
| Variety | In the State Register | Grain type | Amylose | Uses described by breeders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapan | since 1996 | Short-grain | 20.6% (Federal Rice Research Center) | Pilaf, fluffy side dishes, salads, stews, soups |
| Khazar | since 2000 | Short-grain | 18.3–19.0% (VNII Rice) | Pilaf, side dishes, Oriental cuisine |
| Flagman | since 2007 | Short-grain | — | Fluffy texture of milled rice (VNII Rice catalog) |
| Osman | — | — | — | Kubanrice product: porridge, side dishes, casseroles |
These are variety characteristics. The values for a specific lot, such as moisture, broken kernels and impurities, are stated in its quality certificate.
What amylose means
Rice starch consists of amylose and amylopectin. The less amylose a kernel contains, the stickier the cooked rice; the more amylose, the fluffier it is. Texture also depends on milling, the freshness of the lot and the cooking method.
How to choose
- Pilaf. Rapan or Khazar: breeders recommend both for pilaf.
- Fluffy side dishes. Rapan.
- Porridge, casseroles, soups. Osman.
- Sushi and rolls. We match the lot to your process based on a sample.
- Food manufacturing. The choice depends on your process. Send your requirements, and we will select the variety and the GOST grade.
Grade under GOST 6292-93
The variety (Rapan, Khazar) and the grade (premium, first) are different things. The grade is set by analysis of the lot. The key indicator is the share of broken kernels: no more than 4% in premium grade and no more than 9% in first grade. Moisture is no more than 15.5%.
How to order
From 20 tonnes by truck, 67.7 tonnes per railcar. Bags 25 and 50 kg, big bags 1 t. Sample and quality certificate before the contract. See the product catalog.
Sources: Russian State Register of Breeding Achievements Approved for Use; Federal Rice Research Center, description of the Rapan variety; VNII Rice, "Rice varieties" catalog; GOST 6292-93.
