Rice 101
Throughout history, has been one of man’s the most important food .Today, this unique grain helps sustain two-third of the world population. Rice is grown in over 100 countries on every continent except Antarctica. Production Practice for rice range from very primitive to highly mechanized. Ninety percent of world rice is produced and consumed in East, South East and South Asia. Rice is Staple food of East and South East and South Asia. Now, rice has become favorite part of diet in Europe and America. Rice is essential part of Arab people’s food in the Middle East. Rice dishes are also favorite to African peoples.
Origin of Rice
The first origin of rice is found in China before 2800 B.C. Rice plant transferred from China to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines ,to India and to ancient Greek. From India, rice plant transfer to Persia (IRAN) and latter to Nile Delta (EGYPT), then migrated to across continents and finally shifted to Western countries and America.
Nutrition of Rice
Rice in our diet is big source of complex carbohydrates ,protein, fibers, vitamins and minerals. Complex carbohydrates are helpful in maintaining energy level for the long time in our body. The rice also contains eight essential amino acids which are essential to building strong muscles of body. Some people are unable to digest Wheat, Barley, Oats ,Rye etc. This is due to presence of a certain protein called Glutenin and gliadin in these grains. Rice is non- allergenic food, glutenin free and best substitute to those people who needs special dietary needs. It is also the best suitable food for the children and for people suffering from stomach and intestine problems. Rice is cholesterol and sodium free diet.
Type or Kind of Rice
There are 40,000 different varieties are present in the world. Among these, only selected varieties are commercial grown and quality of these varieties is commercially acceptable worldwide. These varieties are divided into Extra Long grain rice, Long grain rice, Medium grain rice and Short grain rice. These varieties are also distinguished by aromatic and non aromatic. Glutinous rice is also produce in limited scale.
1. Rough Rice/Paddy Kernel
Is the original grains which are obtained from the plants from the field. These are covered with the inedible covering called Husk / Hull. These original grains of rice go under various processes in the mills to produce the following forms of rice:-
2. Brown Rice
Kernel of rice from which only the outermost covering called hull/husk has been removed. Husk is removed by rubber rolls. Its color is brown due to presence of bran layers. These layers are rich in vitamins, especially in B-Complex group, minerals and fibers. Brown rice may be eaten as it is or milled into white rice. It is pure natural form of rice; having slightly more fibers, vitamins and mineral than any form of rice. It takes 25-30 minutes to cook.
3. White Rice
This is the most common form of rice. The outermost covering of the grains called Husk/Hull is removed by rubber roller in the mill to get the brown rice. The brown rice having bran layers is sent to Whiteners/ polishers to get White rice. This is done by rubbing the brown rice grains with each other through machines. No chemical is used to get white polished rice. In this process some broken are occurred, which are removed through grading system. Rice also pass through Laser sorting system to remove the Black and yellow grains. Finally we get the Table rice. This table rice is available to customers in Al-Muhaidibfoods brands. All Rice brands are containing complex carbohydrates, all eight essential amino acid, vitamins, minerals and fibers.
4. Parboiled Rice / Sella Rice
Paddy or Rough rice with the outer most covering called Husk/Hull is soaked in warm water under pressure for four to five hours in automatic plant ,steamed and dried before milling or polishing. This process gelatinized or makes a compact structure of starch inside the grains. During this process, nutrients, vitamins, minerals which are present in outer bran layers; shifted inside the grains. Moreover, during par-boiling process one important compound Dextrin is also retained in Par-boiled rice. This compound helps the digestion of Par-boiled rice. Thus, during Par-boiling process; rice becomes more nutritious, delicious and tasty. Sella rice ensures the separateness and firmness of grains in cooking. It takes 20-25 minutes to cook; longer time than white rice. Rice prepared by this process in available in Al-Muhaidib foods Brands to customers.
Al-Muhaidib rice brands are produced in their mills in different countries. These mills include:
- PICRIC (THE PICK OF BASMATI)
This mill is situated in heart of Basmati growing area of Haryana , in India. It is producing superior quality of White Basmati Rice and Par-boiled/ Sella rice in fully automatic plant. Rice is un–touch by human hand from entrance of grains into the mills till its final packing in Al-Muhaidib foods Brands.
- REEM RICE MILLS (PRIVATE) LIMITED
REEM RICE MILLS is one of the most modern mills of AL-MUHAIDIB VENTURE. It is located near Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan. This area is one of the best Basmati rice growing areas. It is equipped with the most modern machineries of Buhler Ltd, Germany. Buhler co Ltd is one of the best manufacturers of rice milling machineries in all over the world. It is fully computerized mill. Capacity of milling is 15 Tons/hour. Al- Muhaidib Foods is supplying its customers the best Pakistani Basmati produced by their mills in various brands.
- KAWTHER GRAIN (PVT) LTD
The mill is located in district Gujranwala, in province of Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the most modern Par-boiling plants of AL-MUHAIDIB VENTURE. This mill is equipped with the most modern machinery of Germany, Japan and Italy. It is producing very high quality of Par – boiled/Sella Basmati rice. This Mill exporting rice to United Kingdom, Middle East countries and other European markets. AL-MUHAIDIB FOODS is supplying its customers the best Pakistani Sella rice produced by this mill through its Brands, AL-MURJAN AND JAHAN.
Al-Muhaidib FOODS BRANDS SPECIAL FEATURES
Al-Muhaidib foods brands have the following special features:-
1-Al-Muhaidib Food is directly in touch with farmers through their mills in different parts of the world especially in India and Pakistan. Al-Muhaidib Foods is getting pure varieties directly from the farmers and is processing in their modern mills with the latest technology. Quality is strictly checked by according to ISO procedures.
2-Al-Muhaidibfoods is supplying aged rice. Aged rice is more digestible than freshly milled rice. Rice does not stick with each other and retained more protein content in rice during cooking. Taste and aroma also become very palatable. Rice increases more than double in volume after cooking. 3- Al-Muhaidib rice is avail-able in 5kg, 10kg, 20kg, and 45 kg jute bag packing. For the convenience of customers, Punjabi Al-Muhaidib (Brown rice) is available in 1kg and 2kg Plastic bags. Punjabi Al-Muaidib (White Rice) is available in 1kg, 2kg, 5kg plastic bags or Jars.
3-Al-Muhaidib rice is avail-able in 5kg, 10kg, 20kg, and 45 kg jute bag packing. For the convenience of customers, Punjabi Al-Muhaidib (Brown rice) is available in 1kg and 2kg Plastic bags. Punjabi Al-Muaidib (White Rice) is available in 1kg, 2kg, 5kg plastic bags or Jars.