What Makes Rice Our Beloved Food Preference

The leading Rice Mill Manufacturer in India brings to you yet another interesting blog. For the rest of the world, rice is categorized as another staple food product, but in our country, it’s a lot more than just that.

The leading Rice Mill Manufacturer in India brings to you yet another interesting blog. For the rest of the world, rice is categorized as another staple food product, but in our country, it’s a lot more than just that. The heavenly aroma of the basmati rice that compliments every dal, subzi, soup or gravy is what makes every dish a foodies delight. Let’s face it guys, there would be no Biryani, Kashmiri Chicken Pulao, and Rajma Chawal minus our beloved rice.

The rice grain itself goes through quite the journey, starting from the paddy fields to the mill machine where it is ground, milled and cracked, and then finally emerges the smooth shiny pearl-like grain that is packaged and sold in shops all over. Ask any rice lover and they would easily be able to distinguish between their favorite rice brand and variety, just by the aroma, texture or taste of it. So, what makes all of us such avid lover of this simple grain? That is not an easy question to answer as we all have our own personal preferences that make us pile up our plates with scoops full of rice every day.

All of us have cherishable childhood memories of eating home cooked food that had rice as one of its main ingredients, gleefully opening our lunch boxes to the waft of pulao rather than the boring cold chapattis. The very presence of rice on the dining table meant that something really delicious has been cooked for dinner. We grew up eating feasts where the core of every delicacy was rice. The creative and delicious way that rice is cooked alongside equally delicious curries is what makes it so irresistible to us all and from what it seems, this is one love affair that is not going to get over soon.

 

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Reduced Rice Production May Cause A Global Food Crisis

Top rice mill consultant in India, Nextech Solutions, with the biggest and most prestigious brands as its clients, such as Shakti Bhog & Jagat, has been working to make its blog the number one source of information & news pertaining to the grain and seed industry.

Top rice mill consultant in India, Nextech Solutions, with the biggest and most prestigious brands as its clients, such as Shakti Bhog & Jagat, has been working to make its blog the number one source of information & news pertaining to the grain and seed industry. Take for example, the story of Andhra rice miller lobby allegedly creating an artificial scarcity, or some expert tips from the hospitality industry on how to cook restaurant-like rice. We want our readers to have the convenience of visiting a single destination to remain well-versed with what is happening in the industry.

Today, Nextech is sharing with you the concern of rice production levels causing a global food crisis concern.

About five years back, the UN declared that world population had crossed the 7 billion mark. The number has been ever increasing. Goes without saying, more people means more food. To meet the requirements of this ever-increasing population, food production has also been increasing. However, for the first time in 6 years, rice production is going to alarmingly decline. This would have terrible consequences, particularly for Asia, where rice forms the staple food for large populations.

Some would know that rice production was declined in the year 2007-2008, as a result of El Niño. (Simply saying, because of drastic weather patterns.) India banned rice export due to the poor production, which in turn led to a sudden increase in prices. This further caused food riots in markets like the Philippines. The situation got so difficult that the island nation had to request neighbour Vietnam for help. Filipino military had to oversee the sale of rice at subsidized rates.

Experts fear a similar crisis again as the top three rice exporting countries, namely, India, Thailand and Vietnam experience unfavorable climate conditions. Once again, prices of this staple food could rise.

The best rice mill plant manufacturer India is going to keep you posted on this story.

 

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Rice Mill Consultant Tells You How To Fix Water Damaged Phone With Rice

Losing sleep because your phone fell in water? The best rice mill consultant in Delhi & NCR, Nextech Solutions, is today sharing with you this life hack – what to do when the phone falls in the water. But why are we sharing it? You may have guessed it, the hack is to do with rice!

Losing sleep because your phone fell in water? The best rice mill consultant in Delhi & NCR, Nextech Solutions, is today sharing with you this life hack – what to do when the phone falls in the water. But why are we sharing it? You may have guessed it, the hack is to do with rice! And over the past few months, we have covered from news stories pertaining to the grain and seed industry Such as the Andhra rice miller lobby blamed to the use of current technology in flour milling. Anyway, without further ado, let’s get to the life hack!

For one, a water damaged phone may seem dead. But it is often possible to revive it through this method.

Acting fast is of key importance. To start with, remove the battery & SIM card from the phone and shake the device to get rid of as much water as possible. Retrieving the SIM would safeguard it against any damage. (Even though they survive water damage well) Your SIM is valuable because it contains contacts and other data.

Using paper napkins/ towels, dry the phone to the best of your ability.

Now, stash the smartphone and the battery into a bowl of uncooked rice. Leave overnight.

Do NOT, and I repeat, do not ever attempt drying the mobile in a microwave.

While leaving the water damaged phone into a bowl of rice is not a sure shot way of saving it, the method is often successful, with the rice absorbing the moisture.

And that is it from your favourite Storage Silo Project Consultant for this week! Good Luck with your phone!

 

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Andhra Rice Miller Lobby Blamed For Creating Artificial Scarcity

Readers of the blog of the best rice mill consultant in India, Nextech Solutions would know that we are turning this blog into a one-stop for all national and International news pertaining to the grain and seed industry.

Readers of the blog of the best rice mill consultant in India, Nextech Solutions would know that we are turning this blog into a one-stop for all national and International news pertaining to the grain & seed industry. Take for example, the emergence of India as the leader or in the global rice bran oil conference wild rice harvest permit brief torn into shreds at Chippewa. Today, we are covering another story. Alleged hoarding by Andhra lobby is responsible for rising rice prices.

Ladies and gentlemen, allegations suggest that a lobby of Andhra rice mill owners is creating an artificial scarcity by hoarding rice stocks, in order to create deliberate price rise and generate demand in the Keralan market. Before getting into details, let us inform you right at the start of the realities of the Andhra rice market. A majority of small-scale rice mills have shut down, resulting in the bigger players monopolizing the market, and controlling the market.

Prices have already gone up by Rs. 5/ KG in the wholesale market due to the stop in supply by Andhra rice mills. It is now starting to reflect in retail.
The drama started unfolding the last week. Kerala used to take twelve rakes, i.e. thirty thousand tonnes of rice from Andhra Pradesh until recently. But it dropped to only four rakes, i.e. ten thousand tonnes the last month. Angry rice millers refused to supply a single rake of the rice to the state.
In their week defense, the association office mill owners tried to justify the low supply by claiming that it is a result of low production.

Your Rice Mill Plant manufacturer India will keep you updated on all the happenings in the grain & seed industry.

 

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What Happens At a Flour Mill?

Dry/uncooked grains go through a process to form Flour. It is an essential component of our food cycle especially in a country like India. It is the major component of bread which is a staple diet all across the world. Grinding and pulverizing of the cereal takes place in a process called ‘milling’ in flour mills.

Dry/uncooked grains go through a process to form Flour. It is an essential component of our food cycle especially in a country like India. It is the major component of bread which is a staple diet all across the world. Grinding and pulverizing of the cereal takes place in a process called ‘milling’ in flour mills. Wheat is the most common ingredient to make flours but other ingredients like oats, rice and corn could also be milled to get flour. There are 4 main components that make wheat flour: Gluten, Germ, Bran and Endosperm.

The major varieties of flour consumed all across India are Sooji/Rawa, Atta, Maida, Bran etc. Atta, Sooji & Maida help produce most of the staple diets meant for consumption like chapatti, sweets, and bakery-based products respectively. The bran separated after milling could be used as cattle feed.

Flour Mill Processes

The prehistoric times have witnessed Flour Milling. Obviously the methods of milling were different. The ancient methods had ‘stone grinding’ methods at their heart.

Many rural households still use the traditional techniques to grind wheat. These include a mortar and pestle (stone club), quern and the saddle stone. Another important method used in villages is a grinding functionary called ‘Dhinki’. Dhinki needs at least two people to function.

As population increased, demand also increased. People wanted better quality flours. Hence, Modern Flour Milling Machines arrived which replaced most of the traditional methods. Originating in Hungary in the late 1800’s, spinning metal rollers came into production. Over the years, scientists have innovated & developed roller mills which are faster and give high quality flours.

 

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New Technology To Set Up A Rice Mill In 2021

Rice is a staple diet in India which is the second largest producer of rice after China. Rice is the backbone of agrarian India as it generates the significant number of employees. Modernization drives the world as this post will highlight the new technological improvements introduced in rice milling.

Rice is a staple diet in India which is the second largest producer of rice after China. Rice is the backbone of agrarian India as it generates the significant number of employees. Modernization drives the world as this post will highlight the new technological improvements introduced in rice milling. It will also connect the dots between modernization and rice milling, one of Nextech’s specialties.

‘If one wants to set up a rice mill, he/she has to take into account the current trends and technologies’. But for dreams to become reality, fuel is a driving factor. Our expert’s point, 10 years before today that fuel was missing in the industry.

Rice Milling Technology 2021 – Then & Now

Then

Maintaining the high quality and output of rice was not an easy task. The main reasons behind this were limited technology, government policies, little investment, mismanagement etc. Many shipped consignments were rejected due to the non-fulfillment of an international quality standard.

Some faults in yesterday’s rice milling technology:

  1. The machines were non-commercial as the output quality was low.
  2. There wasn’t enough investment to buy modern Rice Mill Machinery (automatic and semi-automatic) manufactured and supplied by Japan & Germany.
  3. The machines were traditional and locally produced from non-standard fabricated items. They produced inconsistent qualities of rice.
  4. Rice plants were not efficient in terms of energy conservation, maintenance, productivity thereby leading to high production costs.
  5. Mild steel usage in rice mill machineries and corrosion of mild steel affected the rice quality.
  6. Quality management systems were not employed. There were no testing labs for routine check-ups.

Many other issues like ‘improper marketing techniques, business development, government policies and infrastructure’ crowded the industry.  A large scope for improvement was present as there was a big vacuum that the industry had to fill.

Now

The government started urging that ‘Rice mills must modernize to meet global quality standards’. Nextech also started operations around that same time, in 2006. Modern techniques and investments flew in this sector, as believed by our experts. With huge investment followed by huge demand, the government had to create policies favoring modern mills.

With that, ‘modern rice milling machines’ as they were called started showing their magic. The private sector backings had a huge effect on the industry. Some new technologies introduced in today’s milling machines are:

  • Use of Rubber roller technology for husking
  • Two-stage whitening process
  • Use of Paddy  separators
  • Old stone disk hullers, vertical cone polishers have been replaced by emery-coated cylinders, friction-type whitener polisher, and dry & wet mist polishers.
  • Milled rice is now graded
  • Automated plants from Germany & Japan are the new market trends.
  • Skilled operators, good paddy quality, maintenance of machines set the tone for high-quality outputs.
  • The use of NUE (Nitrogen Use Efficient) technology has been encouraged. This increases & doubles plant growth and yield.
  • Turbo & extractive milling speed up the process.

The biggest feature of the new machines was their ability to save energy. With state governments’ hand, cost structure, investor’s expertise, development favored rice mills. Nextech wishes for more innovations to come as it encourages us to produce high-quality products for our valued customers.

 

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Different Types of Pulses/Lentils

Pulses, meaning Dals in Hindi comes in different types, each having their own advantages (and disadvantages). The special properties of Dals make it a staple diet across the Indian sub-continent. The most common food combination is Rice & Dal or Chapatti & Dal.

Pulses, meaning Dals in Hindi comes in different types, each having their own advantages (and disadvantages). The special properties of Dals make it a staple diet across the Indian sub-continent. The most common food combination is Rice & Dal or Chapatti & Dal.

Moong Dal – It is the most common Dal found in our homes, they are yellow in color but only after they have been skinned from the original green color. Both are eatable, in fact the greener one has more vitamins. Easy to cook & digest, it has rich iron & potassium content.

Arhar/Tur Dal – A beige lentil with yellow insides, chances are this is pigeon pea. It’s the most popular Dal in India. It has huge fiber components that help in bowel movements.

Chana Dal – Also called split Bengal gram, it has a nutty flavor. Its adaptability makes it easy to cook with varieties of vegetables. If diabetes bites you, this will bite diabetes with rich minerals like copper & manganese.

Masoor Dal – Also Known as red lentils, it comes in two varieties: black (non-split) and red (split). It does not need soaking before cooking as it’s very soft. A Masoor Dal recipe with butter-top garnish & Chapatti is a delicious & healthy meal to eat.

Urad Dal – Having the richest concentration of proteins & Vitamin B, it has two variants: white (husked) and black. It is served well with Naans. The creamy white version has a milder flavor than its black counterpart.

Lobiya Dal – Cowpea as it is known in English is black-eyed peas due to a black colored dot at its center. It’s rich in proteins & zinc. They are famous for making curries, papads, fritter etc.

Matar – This is a whole dried pea which is a prominent ingredient in many Indian street foods like Chaat, Sevpuri etc. It has a mouth-watering taste with the right combination of products.

Kidney Beans – Kidney shaped with strong earthy flavor & a silky texture it’s eaten as a curry. The famous Rajma Chawal comes to mind, doesn’t it? Don’t forget to pre-soak and boil for 30 minutes to ensure a safe diet.

Chickpeas – This is of three variants: Chana (brown), Chhole (white), Cholia (green).

It is consumed post boiling after which it becomes soft as ever. It can be eaten as an evening snack with a garnish of onions, chilies, tomatoes, fresh coriander and lemons which taste as well as smell delicious! Also, one can enjoy Chhole Chawal (Rice & Chhole curry).

Hope this has helped you differentiate & understand the different types of Pulses. Stay tuned to get more updates & learn about this staple and special (for us Indians) diet.

 

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Cancer Prevention, Boosting Immunity & More With Brown Rice

Our Blogger/ Writer has mentioned brown rice in several blog posts/ articles, including the one on the process of rice milling, published on EzineArticles.com . Brown rice is produced as a result of husking/ de-hulling stage of paddy milling, where the tough outer coating of rice grains, the husk is stripped off using friction.

Our Blogger/ Writer has mentioned brown rice in several blog posts/ articles, including the one on the process of rice milling, published on EzineArticles.com . Brown rice are produced as a result of husking/ de-hulling stage of paddy milling, where the tough outer coating of rice grains, the husk is stripped off using friction.


  A lot has been talked about brown rice, including the fact that it is very healthy. But what exactly are these health benefits of brown rice? Let’s discuss them in this blog post.

  1. Consuming white rice means giving up on 100% of fibre & essential fatty acids, 90% of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), 80% of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), 67% of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) , 60% of iron and 50% of phosphorus and manganese each.
  2. You’ll be surprised, but brown rice even fights cancer! The high amount of dietary fibre in brown rice clings to the cancer-causing chemicals in the body, and eliminates them, thus reducing the risk of colon cancer. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, as per the 2012 stats by the World Cancer Research Fund International.
  3. Replacing polished white rice with brown rice reduces your risk of developing diabetes by 16%. Consuming half a cup of brown rice every day may reduce your risk of developing diabetes by 60%. The reason brown rice stabilizes blood sugar is because it releases sugar slowly, unlike its white counterpart.
  4. When people think of antioxidants, they usually think of berries, fresh fruits and red wine. Not many know that brown rice is high in antioxidants too. Antioxidants prevent cancer.
  5. Selenium is a mineral that is required for good immunity and fertility in both men and women. Liver of lamb, oysters and tuna are good sources, but for vegetarians, brown rice is one of the best ones. Selenium prevents cancer, heart disease and arthritis.

    To be continued…

Wild Rice Harvest By Chippewa – Permit Torn To Shreds

The Minnesota DNR (Department of Natural Resources) has issued a surprise one day legal permit to Chippewa. The license allows individuals to harvest wild rice without having a state wild rice harvesting license. The 1855 authority’s intention was to harvest wild rice at Hole-in-the-box Day Lake in remembrance of Chief-Hole-in-the-Day.

The Minnesota DNR (Department of Natural Resources) has issued a surprise one day legal permit to Chippewa. The license allows individuals to harvest wild rice without having a state wild rice harvesting license. The 1855 authority’s intention was to harvest wild rice at Hole-in-the-box Day Lake in remembrance of Chief-Hole-in-the-Day. This was to bring attention to the treaty of 1855 and clean water issues. The DNR has prevented a court battle by doing so.

For those unaware, the treaty with the Chippewa, also known as the treaty of Washington, was conducted between the United States and the Pillager and Mississippi Chippewas. The Chippewas are a historic band that settled at the headwaters of the Mississippi River, in the present day state of Minnesota.

The DNR commissioner is allowed to issue such permits for educational purposes.
In a dramatic turn of events though, the Authority Chair LaRose tore the permit into shreds in front of news channel cameras, unimpressed by the “permission slip”.

 

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Who Are We In A Nutshell

We are not going to waste your time tonight giving a brief on how important a crop paddy is. Or how important rice is in the Indian subcontinent. Instead, we are going to cut the chase and talk about who we are, and what do we do.

Rice Milling is a combination of processes that starts with pre-cleaning, when impure paddy arrives from the field to the rice mill, and ends with the weighing and packing of the whitened, polished, blended rice. Rice without milling, cannot be consumed. Even if you eat brown rice, the paddy needs to be pre-cleaned, de-stoned and husked. We offer solutions for the setting up of rice milling plants. But that is not it, as a company promoted by two industry veterans, we also possess extensive knowledge of flour milling, bulk storage and silos and Spices Cleaning & Grading.

Pulses are a major component of Indian cuisine because a majority of our country’s people are vegetarian, and lentils form a great source of protein. Since they are economic, and offer so much variety, they can be cooked pretty much on an everyday basis. Since different dals have different characteristics, the processes of milling are different.

Indian food is incomplete without spices. A lot of spices are sold in our domestic markets, and a lot of them are exported. We help you with spice cleaning, grading and sorting.

That was about us – in a nutshell. We highly recommend you to go through our services page to know about us more. We highly recommend you to drop a query in the Contact Us section and avail our highly professional services.

 

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