What is Jasmine Rice (Thai Hom-Mali Rice)?

Jasmine Rice is the best floral aromatic Thai Rice well known in the world. It is primarily grown in Thailand (Thai Hom Mali or Thai fragrant rice), Cambodia, Laos and southern Vietnam. It is moist and soft in texture when cooked, with a slightly sweet flavor.

Thai Hom Mali Rice is internationally known as the rice of Thailand. This local variety is blessed with a natural fragrance. Thai Hom Mali Rice has a long and slender kernel. This grain is known for its unique texture and Jasmine scented fragrance, making it popular both in Thailand and across the globe. Thai Hom Mali Rice is mostly grown in the Northeastern part of Thailand and can only be grown once a year.

Specifications for Jasmine Rice ( Thai Hom- Mali Rice )

100% Grade A

Grain Composition

• Minimum Whole Kernels: 80.0%

• Maximum Broken with length of 5.0-8.0 parts: 4.0%

• The rest contains Head Rice with the length of more than 8.0 parts

• Maximum Red Kernels: 1.0%

• Maximum Yellow Kernels: 0.5%

• Maximum Chalky Kernels: 3.0%

• Maximum Damaged Kernels: 0.5%

• Maximum White Glutinous Rice: 1.5%

• Maximum Paddy: 0.5%

• Maximum Undeveloped Kernels, Immature Kernels, Other seeds & Foreign Matter: 3.0%

• Amylose Content: 13-18%

• Alkali Spreading Value Level at 6-7

• Maximum Moisture Content: 14%

100% Grade B

Grain Composition

• Minimum Whole Kernels: 80.0%

• Maximum Broken with length of 5.0-8.0 parts: 4.5%

• The rest contains Head Rice with the length of more than 8.0 parts

• Maximum Red Kernels: 1.5%

• Maximum Yellow Kernels: 0.75%

• Maximum Chalky Kernels: 6.0%

• Maximum Damaged Kernels: 0.75%

• Maximum White Glutinous Rice: 1.5%

• Maximum Paddy: 1.0%

• Maximum Undeveloped Kernels, Immature Kernels, Other seeds & Foreign Matter: 5.0%

• Amylose Content: 13-18%

• Alkali Spreading Value Level at 6-7

• Maximum Moisture Content: 14%

100% Grade C

Grain Composition

• Minimum Whole Kernels: 80.0%

• Maximum Broken with length of 5.0-8.0 parts: 5.0%

• The rest contains Head Rice with the length of more than 8.0 parts

• Maximum Red Kernels: 2.0%

• Maximum Yellow Kernels: 0.75%

• Maximum Chalky Kernels: 6.0%

• Maximum Damaged Kernels: 0.75%

• Maximum White Glutinous Rice: 1.5%

• Maximum Paddy: 1.0%

• Maximum Undeveloped Kernels, Immature Kernels, Other seeds & Foreign Matter: 5.0%

• Amylose Content: 13-18%

• Alkali Spreading Value Level at 6-7

• Maximum Moisture Content: 14%