
Medium-grain rice is soft, creamy, and tender when cooked. It has vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates, and is popular in the Middle East, South Africa, Europe, Korea, and Japan. Rice plays an important role in our daily lives. The Medium white grain boiled rice also helps us in reducing weight. Medium grain rice provides essential consistency and is key to making classic dishes. It is popular in the subcontinents with its unique properties. This type of rice can absorb sauces and spices easily.
Export of Medium Grain Rice
Pakistan is one of the largest rice exporters in the world. It exports long grain, medium grain, and short grain rice to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle east (As mentioned above). The exporter completes all documentation before export and fulfills international standards. With the help of traditional and latest techniques, farmers carefully start the harvest process of rice, including drying, cleaning, and storage of process. Before export, medium grain rice is husked, polished, and graded. Broken grains are separated before shipping.
Export Documentation
It is compulsory for exporters to get certification from the food authorities and the export department of Pakistan, like REAP (Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan) & PSQCA (Pakistan Standards And Quality Control Authority). Other documents include an inspection report, a phytosanitary certificate, and a certificate of origin.
Comparison: Medium Grain Rice vs Short Grain Rice vs Long Grain Rice
| Feature | Short Grain Rice | Medium Grain Rice | Long Grain Rice |
| Grain Shape | Short, round, and plump | Slightly longer and wider than short grain | Long, slender, and thin |
| Texture After Cooking | Very soft and sticky | Tender, slightly sticky, and creamy | Fluffy, dry, and separate |
| Flavor Absorption | Absorbs moisture and flavours quickly | Absorbs flavours very well | Absorbs less flavour, stays light |
| Best For | Sushi, sticky rice, rice pudding | Risotto, paella, Mediterranean and Asian dishes | Biryani, pilaf, fried rice, side dishes |
| Common Regions Grown | Japan, Korea, parts of China | Pakistan, India, Spain, Italy | Pakistan, India, Thailand, USA |
| Cooking Style | Uses more water and shorter cooking time | Moderate water and cooking time | Less water, longer cooking time |
| Stickiness Level | High | Medium | Low |
| Taste | Sweet and chewy | Balanced and flavourful | Light and mild |
| Overall Advantage | Ideal for sticky or creamy dishes | Best balance of texture and taste | Perfect for dry, separate-grain dishes |
Global Distribution
It is exported to different countries by sea.
- Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar
- Africa: Kenya, South Africa, Madagascar
- Europe: United Kingdom, Germany, Italy
- Asia: Malaysia, Indonesia, China
Nutritional content (per cooked cup)
- Calories: Approximately 242 kcal
- Carbohydrates: Around 53.2 g
- Protein: Roughly 4.43 g
- Fat: About 0.39 g
- Dietary Fiber: Approximately 0.56 g
- Key Nutrients: Magnesium, iron, zinc, and B vitamins
Why it is unique?
Medium-grain rice is unique due to its properties. We must know about its properties. Medium grain rice has a comfortable position between long and short grain. It is very important in completion of our dining table, so it is part of every kitchen.
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Physical Attributes
Medium-grain rice is available in different sizes and 2-3 times longer than its width. Every grain has a beautiful white colour and shows its amazing appearance when cooked.
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Flavour and Texture
If you are looking for good texture and tasty rice, then medium grain rice is a perfect choice. It is versatile due to its taste. When cooked, it becomes wonderful combination with any dish.
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Health in Every Grain
This is only for appearance and texture. It is a perfect source of energy. It provides essential nutrients like phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamins (Balanced diet).
Selecting Medium Grain Rice
At Saremco Agri Commodities, we believe and wish to provide the best medium grain rice quality to your doorstep. This rice represents the value of our kitchen. Due to its unique characteristics and versatility, it has several uses. We provide the best Arborio rice and bomba rice. Arborio is one of the most important types of medium grain rice and used in many recipes, whereas bomba rice is used in all traditional dishes. Calrose rice was developed in the 1950s in USA. All these types of medium grain are also used in bakery items.
At Saremco Agri Commodities, we provide the finest varieties of medium grain rice at an affordable price. We believe in maintaining the high standard and closely observing farmers and growers because we fulfill our commitment.
Cooking Guidelines for Medium Grain Rice
- Don’t over-stir
- Keep the lid on
- Follow the cooking time

Muhammad Arif CEO, MBA in Finance and Marketing from South Korea University. 15 years plus experience in Agriculture Waste and Animal Feed Production, Facility Management & Export


