Buyer guide
How to specify rice quality.
Give the mill a measurable target for each quality check. Ask it to record its result against the same target and lot.
Fields for a purchase specification
| Measure | Buyer target | Inspection detail |
|---|---|---|
| Broken kernels | Maximum % by weight | Agree the reference length and the method for separating fragments. |
| Moisture | Maximum % at inspection | Identify the test method and the point at which the sample is taken. |
| Grain length | Average length in millimetres | Specify uncooked or cooked grain and the number of kernels measured. |
| Defects and admixture | Separate limits by defect | List chalky, damaged, discoloured and foreign material individually. |
| Lot and cooking test | Lot ID, crop year, sample ID | Retain a sealed sample and record soak, water ratio and cooking time. |
An IRRI-6 tender example
A Trading Corporation of Pakistan inspection tender specified a 5% broken maximum and a 14% moisture maximum for its IRRI-6 white rice. Those were terms for that tender. Set the limits for your own order and obtain the supplier’s written acceptance.
Read the TCP inspection tenderTake the specification to your supplier
Enter your limits and sample reference in the worksheet. Ask the supplier to complete the offered values and attach the inspection report for the agreed lot.
Download the specification worksheet