Rice breeds & varieties
26 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
ABasmati
Origin: IN, PK
Aged PreferredAromatic Long GrainDry FluffyElongated
AKoshihikari
Origin: JP
ClingyGlossyPremiumPremium Japanese
AThai Hom Mali
Origin: TH
Export GradeFloralFragrantPremium
AJasmine
Origin: TH
AromaticFloralLong GrainSlightly Clingy
ACarnaroli
Origin: IT
CreamyFirmForgivingHigh Amylose Balance
AOryza sativa
Origin: CN, IN
Asian Rice SpeciesDomesticatedGlobal StapleIndica Japonica
ABomba
Origin: ES
AbsorbentHigh AbsorptionPremiumResists Mush
ASushi Rice
Origin: JP
ClingyGlossyMildSeasoned
AArborio
Origin: IT
Al Dente CoreCreamyHigh AmylopectinItalian
AGlutinous Rice
Origin: CN, TH
ChewyNear Pure AmylopectinOpaqueSticky
ASticky Rice
Origin: LA, TH
ChewyCling MassCulinary Name WaxyNeutral Sweet
AVialone Nano
Origin: IT
AbsorbentBrothy RisottoCreamyQuick Cream
AIndica
Origin: IN
FluffyLong Grain TendancyMildSeparate
AJaponica
Origin: JP, US
ClingyGlossyShort MediumSubspecies Group
ALong Grain
Origin: IN, US
DryFluffyIndica StyleMild
BCalrose
Origin: US
AffordableCalifornia MediumMildSlightly Clingy
BValencia
Origin: ES
AbsorbentMediterraneanPaellaPaella Rice Class
BBlack Rice
Origin: CN
Antioxidant BranAromaticChewyDeep Pigment
BShort Grain
Origin: JP, KR
ClingyJaponica StyleMoistRound
BForbidden Rice
Origin: CN, US
Black Rice Marketing NameChewyDeep ColourNutty
BBrown Rice Type
Origin: CN
Any LengthBranBran IntactChewy
BMedium Grain
Origin: US, ES
Mid LengthMoistPaella Risotto RangeSlight Cling
BRed Rice
Origin: IN
Antioxidant HuedChewyColouredEarthy
BWehani
Origin: US
AromaticCalifornia Red AromaticChewyLundberg
BOryza glaberrima
Origin: ML, SN
African RiceEarthyHardyLandrace
CBombyx
Grain ClassLimited Trade UseMildNiche