JAPANIC RICE

Japonica rice/ Sushi rice/Round rice - Broken: 5% max - Moisture: 14% max - Damaged and discolored kernels: 0.5% max - Yellow kernels: 0.5% max - Paddy kernels: 5seeds/KG max - Chalky kernels: 4.5% max - Immature kernels: 0.3% max - Red kernels: 0.1% max - Average Grain length: 5.00mm max - Average Grain Width: 3.00mm max - Milling degree: Well milled and polished Hakumai (white rice) generally refers to polished short-grain Japonica rice and has been a staple of the Japanese diet since ancient times. Forming part of the traditional Japanese meal combination along with miso soup and tsukemono, hakumai is a highly nutritious source of protein, fibre, vitamin B, calcium and iron. As well as being easier to digest than genmai, hakumai's glutinous texture means that it is easy to pick up with chopsticks and its mild taste makes it a perfect accompaniment to almost any food.