The wide array of food grains available in the Indian market

Food grains are small dried seeds which are either intact with the fruit layer. These grains are harvested and consumed by humans or animals. A special plant which produces grain crops produces the food grain. Generally, the food grains are of two basic types, namely, cereals and legumes. Food grains are considered as a more durable food crop when compared to staple foods like plantains and tubers, like cassava.

Due to the durability served by these food grains, harvest, transport, storage, and final processing can be done with a lot of time in hand. As food grains like wheat, rice, maize, soya beans, etc., can be stored for a longer time period, in the global market these grains have become a major item for exports and imports. The business dealing in food grains has emerged as a booming one due to which many wholesale food grain suppliers in Maharashtra have emerged.

Rice- the most popular food grain

Rice is taken as one of the most common staples good in various parts of the world. The consumption of rice is highest in the parts of Asia, especially the South East part of the continent. Another feature of these food grains is that it is available in a wide range of variety. The types of rice found all over the world are different from each other on the basis of its size, color and most importantly the taste.

Here are the various types of rice grains which are commonly available in the market.

Basmati Rice
Known as the most accepted rice type in India, Basmati Rice has long and flavoured grains. The rice grain has a beautiful aroma with an outstanding taste.

Black Rice (Chinese)
Black Chinese is also known as forbidden rice. It is used very rarely for preparing exotic Asian dishes. This rice grain has a high nutritional value with a coarse structure.

Jasmine Rice
This rice owns amazing aroma which is opted for Thai cooking. The light aroma and the stickiness of the rice make it an amazing choice for special Thai dishes.

Red Rice
These grains of rice have a typical red layer. It has a nut kind of flavour and is chewier in comparison to normal rice.

Medium or short rice grains
These rice grains contain more starch compared to rice having long grains. These rice grains tend to remain stuck with each other after getting cooked.
If we look into the categories of rice available in the Indian market, it totally depends upon the region and area. On the basis of the taste and preferences of the community, the type of rice is adapted to a region. There are several food grains suppliers in Maharashtra who sell rice grains according to the taste preference of the people living in the state of Maharashtra.