When importing rice from India, buyers often focus on grain length, broken percentage, appearance, and variety. However, moisture content is equally important because it can influence storage stability, grain quality, and overall shipment condition.
Rice with excessive moisture may face a higher risk of deterioration, odour, microbial growth, or quality issues during long-distance transportation and storage. On the other hand, overly dry grains can become more susceptible to breakage during handling.
For this reason, importers should clearly agree on moisture specifications with their supplier before confirming an order. Pre-shipment inspection, laboratory testing, and proper sampling can help verify that the rice meets the agreed requirements.
Moisture should also be evaluated alongside other parameters such as broken grains, foreign matter, chalkiness, grain length, milling quality, and packaging.
For a detailed explanation, read the full article:
https://medium.com/@amoliinternational/why-moisture-content-matters-when-importing-indian-rice-67b7db4bfffe
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