Is Japonica rice same as Japanese rice?
Significant:
- This is a short grain round rice and a variety of Japanese rice.
- It has other names such as Pearl rice, Sushi rice…
- It is popular in Asian dishes and preferred by Asian HORECA all over the world
- It can be a smart option for famous Risotto dishes.
See more: Sushi rice vs Japanese rice
Characteristic:
- Amylose: 15-17%
- Round white grain, more sticky than Vietnam Jasmine rice, sweet flavour, light fragrance, suitable for Sushi / Japanese dishes.
Specification:
| Japonica Rice/ Pearl Rice / Sushi Rice | |
| Purity | 95% min |
| Broken | 3% max |
| Moisture | 14.5% max |
| Chalky kernels | 3% max |
| Damage kernels | 0.25% max |
| Yellow kernels | 0.25% max |
| Red & red streaked kernels | 0.25% max |
| Foreign matters | 0.1% max |
| Paddy | Nil |
| Average length | 4.8mm |
| Crop | new |
| Milling degree | well-milled, double polishes, sortexed |
Beside Japonica rice/ Sushi rice/ Japanese rice/ Koshihikari rice/ Short grain round rice/ Pearl rice, Rice & More also produces from paddy and exports: Calrose rice, Egyptian Camolino rice with oil, Medium grain rice which belongs to our ‘Best-Sellers Rice’ range.
For any inquiry regarding the difference between Japonica rice/ Sushi rice/ Japanese rice/ Pearl rice/ Koshihikari rice vs Calrose rice vs Camolino rice vs Medium grain rice, kindly do not hesitate to contact us. Rice & More is willing to support.
