Fragrance
The importance of fragrance
One of the most important characteristics of Iranian rice is its aroma. High-quality Iranian rice has a pleasant smell that can be felt even before cooking. To detect the aroma of rice, hold a handful of rice and smell it. The pleasant and natural aroma indicates the high quality of rice.
The type of perfume
Some rices have a milder aroma, while others are more pungent. For example, Tarem rice has a strong and specific aroma that is easily recognizable.
Shape and size of seeds
Uniform seeds
Iranian rice grains are usually long and narrow. High-quality rice has grains of the same size and shape and are not broken or crushed. Pay attention to the shape of the grains and choose rice that has uniform and healthy grains.
Broken rice
Broken rice may be of lower quality because broken grains do not cook evenly.
Taste
Variety of flavors
The taste of Iranian rice is one of the main factors in choosing it. High-quality rice has a special and desirable taste that is preserved even after cooking. To ensure the quality of rice taste, you can cook and test a small amount of it. Iranian rice has a wide variety of flavors. Some of them have a sweeter taste and some have a more nutritious taste. For example, Tarem second crop rice has a richer and sweeter taste.