Rice-Based Value Products
Exporter of premium Indori Poha, gluten-free Rice Flour, and high-smoke-point Rice Bran Oil sourced directly from India's key production belts.
Poha (Flattened Rice)
Poha (flattened rice) is a dehusked rice which is flattened into flat light dry flakes. These flakes of rice swell when added to liquid, whether hot or cold, as they absorb water, milk or any other liquids. The thickness of the flakes varies between thin, medium and thick. It is a highly popular, easy-to-digest convenience food exported heavily to countries with diaspora populations.
Indori Poha – The Premium Export Grade
Indore, Madhya Pradesh produces the most widely recognised and premium quality poha – known for its distinct texture, clean white colour and consistent flake thickness. Indori poha commands a price premium in export markets and is specifically requested by Indian diaspora buyers in UAE, Australia, UK and USA. We source directly from Indore belt processors for export orders requiring premium grade.
Grades Available
| Grade | Thickness | Characteristics | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thin Poha (Patla) | 0.5–1.0 mm | Very fine, absorbs water instantly, delicate texture | Chivda (namkeen snack), quick-dissolve preparations |
| Medium Poha | 1.0–1.5 mm | Versatile, balanced texture and absorption | Breakfast preparations, upma, rice-based snacks |
| Thick Poha (Mota) | 1.5–2.5 mm | Holds shape during cooking, firm bite | Traditional poha dish, most widely exported grade |
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Maximum 12% |
| Thickness grade | Thin / Medium / Thick – specify at order stage |
| Colour | Creamy white to light yellow – dark colour indicates overprocessing |
| Foreign matter | Maximum 0.5% |
| Broken flakes | Maximum 5% for premium export grade |
| Shelf life | 6–9 months from manufacture in sealed packaging |
| Packaging | 500g / 1 kg / 5 kg retail bags | 25 kg PP bags bulk |
| HS Code | 1904.10 |
| MOQ | 500 kg trial | 5 MT regular export consignment |
Applications
- Breakfast food – traditional Indian poha preparation with onion, peanuts, spices
- Namkeen and snacks – chivda (spiced rice flake mix) – major export snack category
- Ready-to-eat meals – Indian diaspora retail packs
- Health food segment – naturally gluten-free, easy-digest breakfast cereal
- Food service – restaurant and catering supply for Indian cuisine
Primary Export Markets & Source
Markets: UAE • Australia • Singapore • USA • UK • Canada • Malaysia (primarily Indian diaspora markets) | Regional bulk: Bangladesh • Nepal • Sri Lanka.
Source: Indore (Madhya Pradesh – premium grade) • Uttar Pradesh • Maharashtra • Chhattisgarh.
Rice Flour
Rice flour is produced by milling cleaned, dried rice – white rice, brown rice or parboiled rice – to a fine powder. Rice flour is naturally gluten-free, making it the fastest-growing flour category globally driven by coeliac disease awareness and gluten-free food trends in Europe, USA and Australia. India produces rice flour from both white and brown rice, with white rice flour being the primary export product.
Types Available
| Type | Description | Primary Applications |
|---|---|---|
| White Rice Flour | Milled from polished white rice – fine texture, neutral flavour, white colour | Gluten-free baking, rice noodles, rice paper, batters, coatings, baby food |
| Brown Rice Flour | Milled from whole grain brown rice – nuttier flavour, beige colour, higher nutrition | Health food segment, gluten-free premium products, whole grain baking |
| Parboiled Rice Flour | From parboiled rice – slightly yellow, higher resistant starch content | Idli/dosa premixes, traditional South Indian food manufacturing |
| Industrial Rice Flour | Coarser grind – non-food grade | Paper dusting, baby powder, cosmetic manufacturing |
Key Specifications
| Parameter | White Rice Flour | Brown Rice Flour |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | Max 12% | Max 12% |
| Particle size | 80–200 mesh | 60–100 mesh |
| Protein | 6–7% | 7–9% |
| Fat | Below 0.5% | 2–3% |
| Colour | White to off-white | Beige to light brown |
| Ash | Max 0.5% | Max 1.5% |
| Gluten | Nil – naturally gluten-free | Nil – naturally gluten-free |
Export Logistics
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| HS Code | 1102.90 (cereal flours other than wheat or meslin) |
| MOQ | 1 MT trial | 20 MT per container regular supply |
| Packaging | 25 kg multi-wall PP bags with inner PE liner | 50 kg bags | Custom retail from 5 MT |
Applications
- Gluten-free food manufacturing: bread, cakes, biscuits, pasta – direct wheat flour substitute
- Rice noodles: primary raw material for Vietnam, Thailand, China noodle manufacturers
- Rice paper: Vietnamese spring roll wrappers and similar products
- Baby food: hypoallergenic, easy-digest – preferred first grain for infants
- Batter coatings: fried food, tempura, crispy coatings for processed food
- Rice crackers and snacks: premium health snack segment
- Cosmetics: ultra-fine rice flour in face powder, dry shampoo and skin care
Primary Export Markets & Source
Markets: USA (gluten-free food manufacturers) • Germany • Netherlands • UK • Australia • Japan • Vietnam (noodle manufacturers) • Bangladesh • Gulf food processors.
Source: UP • Andhra Pradesh • Tamil Nadu rice milling clusters.
Rice Bran Oil
Rice bran oil is extracted from the bran layer and germ of the rice kernel – the brown outer layer removed during white rice milling. India is one of the world's largest producers of rice bran oil, with significant production capacity in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal – all major rice milling states.
Rice bran oil has the highest smoke point of common cooking oils (254°C) and contains naturally occurring gamma-oryzanol – a compound with antioxidant and cholesterol-modulating properties not found in other common cooking oils. Japan, Korea and Thailand have consumed rice bran oil as their preferred cooking oil for decades – demand is now growing in Western health food markets.
Fatty Acid Profile – Why Buyers Choose Rice Bran Oil
| Fatty Acid | Content | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated (Oleic) | ~47% | Heart-healthy – similar to olive oil profile |
| Polyunsaturated (Linoleic) | ~33% | Essential fatty acid |
| Saturated | ~20% | Stable at high temperature |
| Gamma-Oryzanol | 0.8–2.5% | Unique antioxidant – not found in other oils |
Grades Available
| Grade | Description | Buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Rice Bran Oil (CRBO) | Unrefined – dark colour, high FFA (2–5%), strong odour | Oil refineries, industrial buyers, feedstock for refining |
| Refined Bleached Deodorised (RBD) | Clear, light golden, FFA below 0.1%, neutral taste | Food manufacturers, cooking oil packing, food service |
| Physically Refined | Free fatty acid below 0.1% via physical refining – preferred method | Premium edible use – food manufacturers |
| Wax-Free RBD | Standard RBD + dewaxing to prevent cloudiness at low temperature | Salad oils, cold-use applications, premium cooking oil |
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Crude (CRBO) | Refined RBD |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acid (FFA) | 2–5% | Below 0.1% |
| Moisture | Below 0.2% | Below 0.1% |
| Colour (Lovibond) | Dark | 3.0Y 0.3R maximum |
| Smoke point | — | 254°C |
| Oryzanol content | 1.5–2.5% | 0.8–1.5% |
| Wax content | Present | Below 200 ppm (wax-free grade) |
| Peroxide value | — | Below 10 meq/kg |
| Iodine value | 99–108 | 99–108 |
Export Logistics
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| HS Code | 1515.90 (other fixed vegetable fats and oils – rice bran oil) |
| MOQ | 1 MT refined RBD trial | 20 MT full container regular export |
| Packaging | 15 kg / 20 kg / 200 kg food-grade HDPE or tinplate drums | ISO tank bulk |
Applications
- Frying and cooking oil: highest smoke point (254°C) among common vegetable oils – ideal for commercial deep frying and stir-frying
- Food manufacturing: oil for biscuits, snacks, bakery, instant noodles, margarine
- Health and nutraceuticals: gamma-oryzanol supplements, cholesterol management products
- Cosmetics and personal care: emollient in skin creams, hair oils, lip care – small molecular size allows deep skin penetration
- Industrial: hydraulic oil, lubricant base, soap manufacturing (crude grade)
Primary Export Markets & Source
Markets: USA (dominant market for Indian rice bran oil exports) • Bangladesh • Vietnam • Nepal • Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia) • Japan • South Korea (for food manufacturing and health food applications).
Source: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (India's largest rice bran oil production states).
Why Source From Us
We source rice and rice-based products directly from processing units across India's key production belts – ensuring quality is controlled at origin, not after multiple intermediary handling steps.
Quality & Documentation
Every consignment: phytosanitary certificate • Certificate of Origin (COO) • Certificate of Analysis (COA) • packing list • commercial invoice. Additional certifications (Halal, organic, fumigation) available on request subject to production unit capability.
Samples & Communication
Samples arranged within 5 days for pickup by buyer through their courier – for any product across all four categories. Responsive communication – enquiries responded to within one working day.
Sourcing Footprint
| Product | Sourcing Location |
|---|---|
| Rice Flakes (Poha) | Indore, Madhya Pradesh – India's premium poha belt |
| Rice Flour | UP • Andhra Pradesh • Tamil Nadu rice milling clusters |
| Rice Bran Oil | Andhra Pradesh and Telangana – India's largest rice bran oil production states |
HS Codes Summary
| Product | HS Code |
|---|---|
| Rice flakes – Poha (thin, medium, thick) | 1904.10 |
| Rice flour (white / brown / parboiled) | 1102.90 |
| Rice bran oil (crude and refined) | 1515.90 |
Payment Terms
30% advance against proforma invoice and 70% against scan copy of Bill of Lading – or Letter of Credit from any scheduled bank.
* Revised terms considered for buyers with 3 or more completed orders.
Product Gallery
Premium Flattened Rice (Poha)
Refined Rice Bran Oil
Pure Gluten-Free Rice Flour