What Is The Difference Between Jasmine And Basmati Rice?

Rice – The most important part of our everyday meal, is available in hundreds of varieties, and we as laymen only know long grain, medium grain, and short grain; white and brown rice; sticky and non-sticky rice, but there is so much more about it. Do you know there are maximum number of exporters of rice in India? Yes, you read it right, basmati is one variety that is sold worldwide and people are establishing very huge businesses due to its increasing demand every year. Now let us introduce you one more popular type of rice that is – jasmine. As the name suggest, the taste is floral, the colour is that of jasmine flower, and is sticky when cooked. If we talk about our nation, people prefer both the varieties as the taste varies from region to region. 

India is the second largest producer and the largest exporter of basmati till date. The Black rice export is also creating its unique space and our country is already the third largest in exporting this variety. USA, Australia and UAE majorly buys black rice from India.

Rice in itself is a huge and profitable market. If you are planning to set up your new business of expanding the existing one, then research is the first step that you must take. Here we are discussing the difference between jasmine and basmati rice in detail :-

Origin 

Basmati rice is native to India and is cultivated in huge amount in West Bengal, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The hot and humid climatic condition that is needed for the crop to grow in its full potential is available here, and exporters of rice in India are able to bank on this variety round the year. On the other hand, jasmine rice is grown in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. 

Appearance and texture 

Both the varieties look similar when dry but when cooked, basmati is non-sticky, fluffy and has long grain with slightly curled edges, while jasmine rice is sticky, starchy and is a short grain. 

Aroma

When it comes to rice, aroma plays a very important role and we smell it first and then eat. The nutty smell of basmati makes it so popular. The aroma of jasmine is floral and worth trying once. 

Black rice export is definitely name of the game but white basmati is unmatchable. One must study the international markets in depth before starting the business.