Careful processing.
Quality at every stage.

Quality control starts with the material entering the mill. Paddy is sourced from farmers in the surrounding Ballari region and sampled at the time of purchase. Checks include moisture, grain condition, broken and defective grains, and paddy density. A lower price does not make a lot acceptable if it fails the mill’s quality standards. Sampling helps decisions take place before the lot is brought into the processing system.

Selected paddy is primarily stored in silos designed to provide ventilation and protection from changing weather. Storage is part of protecting the quality already present in the grain. Preparation depends on the product being made: raw and steam rice do not follow an identical route. Drying and other preparation stages are managed according to the requirements of the lot and the intended variety. The mill’s dryer and boiler facilities support these operations.

Paddy cleaning helps remove straw, dust and other unwanted matter before milling. The mill uses a dedicated paddy destoner and a separate rice destoner in the processing line. These are different checks at different stages, helping remove stones as the material moves from paddy to rice. Cleanliness depends on the combined work of the cleaning and separation equipment rather than a single machine.

Milling removes the husk and prepares the rice for its required finish. The automated Buhler plant includes whitening and polishing equipment that supports gentle processing, cooling and a consistent surface finish. Equipment settings and checks at this stage matter because grain quality and appearance can be affected by the way it is handled. The aim is a well-processed grain suited to the variety being produced.

Grading separates rice according to grain characteristics and helps distinguish whole grains from broken rice. The mill uses a Cimbria rice grader, along with thick and thin graders, to support grain-size uniformity. This stage gives different grades their appropriate place in the product range and supports consistency in the rice prepared for packing.

The Buhler Sortex S6, installed in 2015, uses optical inspection to help identify and remove discoloured or defective grains and unwanted material. It supplements the cleaning and grading stages. The sorter is part of the overall processing system, with the preceding machinery and ongoing checks supporting its work. The result is rice prepared with attention to cleanliness and the appearance of the grain.

An uncooked grain tells only part of the story. Samples from processed batches are cooked so that the mill can assess the final rice before it is passed for packing. Cooking behaviour, appearance, texture and taste inform that assessment. These checks connect the factory’s work with the way the rice is actually used in a kitchen, and are an important part of our approach to product consistency.

After the rice has passed the relevant checks, automatic filling and stitching equipment prepares the bags. Automation reduces manual handling during packing and supports consistent preparation of the finished product. The packed rice then moves into distribution through the brand’s wholesalers, agents and factory outlets. Packaging sizes and available varieties can be explored in the product range.