| Product Name | DP Basmati Rice (Steam) |
| Variety | Pusa 1 (Traditional Aromatic Hybrid) |
| Grain Length (Raw) | 7.40 mm to 7.55 mm (Long Grain) |
| Color | White / Creamy White |
| Aroma | High / Intense (Stronger than 1121) |
| Texture | Soft, Non-Sticky, Taste-Rich |
| Moisture | Max 12.5% |
| Broken Ratio | Max 1% or 2% |
| Origin | Punjab / Haryana, India |
| Packaging | 10kg, 25kg, 40kg Non-Woven or PP Bags |
| Container Capacity | 20ft: 24-25 MT |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
To help international procurement networks identify this highly flavorful variety, here are the common standard trade terms used across global markets:
| English | Pusa Steam, Pusa 1 Basmati, DP Rice |
| Hindi | Pusa Steam (पूसा स्टीm) |
| Arabic | Basmati Pusa (بسمتي بووسا) / Arruzz Riha (أرز رائحة) |
| Retail Category | “Aromatic Basmati” / “Traditional Taste Basmati” |
A common critique among global culinary experts regarding modern extra-long grains is that they prioritize structural length at the absolute expense of flavor and aroma. DP Steam (Pusa 1) addresses this limitation perfectly, preserving the classic genetic traits of heritage Basmati.
The Taste Premium: When boiled, it releases a rich, buttery flavor and an intense, sweet, nutty perfume that easily fills a room. If your target demographic prioritizes gourmet flavor and classic aroma over extreme millimeter length, this traditional aromatic variety represents the ultimate configuration.
Wholesale distribution networks and grocery retail brands require an attractive, high-elongating grain that fits comfortably within mid-tier pricing strategies to capture daily consumer volume.
The Economic Margin: DP Steam is significantly more affordable than newer long-grain options like 1121. Despite its lower baseline cost, it delivers a brilliant white/creamy look and expands beautifully up to 16–17 mm cooked, maximizing consumer value and ensuring a highly competitive landed cost.
Daily Household Packaging: Highly preferred by domestic consumer networks as a premium everyday long-grain rice that brings immense flavor to traditional meals.
Flavor-Infused Specialized Dishes: The slightly shorter, tender grain profile absorbs and binds delicate culinary layers much better than rigid extra-long grains, making it excellent for regional dishes like Lemon Rice and Curd Rice.
Community Gathering Hospitality: Extensively specified for mass festive menus and large cultural gatherings where the intense natural scent is utilized to elevate the banquet setting.
Targeted Middle Eastern Sectors: Extremely popular across specific Gulf regions, such as Kuwait and Qatar, where local consumer choices favor softer eating quality and a taste-rich grain index.
The characteristic natural aromatics of Basmati are highly volatile, demanding strict, climate-conscious material management during transit cycles to prevent scent depletion or yellowing.
Our Technical Guardrails: Sourced from the premier agricultural soils of Punjab and Haryana, our paddy undergoes a specialized steam treatment that locks in nutrients while ensuring a brilliant white presentation, entirely separate from yellowed parboiled alternatives. Lots are routed through high-resolution optical sorters to cap broken grains under a tight 1% to 2% limit, maintaining moisture under 12.5% max thresholds.
Logistics Capabilities: To preserve the natural perfume seamlessly over long sea voyages, we pack exclusively inside high-micron Multi-Layer Poly bags or heavy-duty Jute configurations. Containers are optimized cleanly up to 24–25 MT inside standard 20ft hulls, offering bulk distribution support in 10kg, 25kg, or 40kg Non-Woven or PP designs tailored precisely for streamlined entry customs clearance.
