FAQ specification of Paddy and Rice and analysis process…

 Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Paddy and Rice is determined by the Fair Average Quality (FAQ) of the produce. There is always a doubt among farmer regarding acceptance of their produce in the mandi. To clarify this doubt, here is the specification required to qualify for FAQ and for MSP. The process of analysis has also been detailed here…..(ଓଡିଆରେ ପଢିବା ପାଇଁ ଏଇଠି କ୍ଲିକ କରନ୍ତୁ)

A) PADDY

Classification of Paddy

Uniform Specification of All Varieties of Paddy

SCHEDULE-III See clause 2(x)

Paddy shall be in sound merchantable condition dry, clean, wholesome, of good food value, uniform in colour and size of grains and free from moulds, weevils, obnoxious smell, Argemone maxicana, Lathyrus sativus (Khesari) and admixture of deleterious substances.

Paddy will be classified into Grade ‘A’ and Common groups.

Schedule of specification

* Damaged, sprouted and weevilled grains should not exceed 4%.

N.B.

• The definitions of the above refractions and method of analysis are to be followed as per BIS Method of analysis of food grains’ IS : 4333  (Part- I) 1996, IS : 4333 (Part-II),  2002  and ‘Terminology  for  food  grains’ IS : 2813- 1995, as amended from time to time.
• The method of sampling is to be followed as per BIS method for sampling

of Cereals and Pulses IS : 148 18-2000 as amended from time to time.

• Within the overall limit of 1.0% for organic foreign  matter, poisonous seeds shall not exceed 0.5% of which Dhatura and Akra seeds (Vicia species) not to exceed 0.025% and 0.2% respectively.

B) RICE

Classification of Rice 

Schedule-II [See Clause 2 (t)]

Uniform Specification for  Grade ‘A’ & Common Rice

Schedule IV See Clause 2(x)

Rice shall be in sound merchantable condition, sweet, dry, clean, wholesome, of good food value, uniform in colour and size of grains and free from moulds, weevils, obnoxious smell, admixture of unwholesome poisonous substances, Arqemone maxicana and Lathyrus sativus (Khesari) in any form, or colouring agent and all impurities except to the extent in the schedule below. It shall also conform to PFA Standards.

SCHEDULE OF SPECIFICATION

* Including 1% small brokens

** Not more than 0.25% by weight shall be mineral matter and not more than 0.10% by weight shall be impurities of animal origin.

# Including pin point damaged grains.

@ Rice (both raw and parboiled/ Single  parboiled  rice)  can  be  procured  wit  h moisture content upto a maximum  limit  15%  with  value  cut.  There will be no value cut upto 14%.  Between 14% to 15% moisture, value cut will be applicable at the rate of full value.

NOTES: APPLICABLE TO THE SPECIFICATION OF GRADE ‘A’ and  COMMON VARIETIES OF RICE

1. The definition of the above refractions and method of analysis are  to  be followed as  given  in  Bureau  of  Indian  Standard “ Method  of  analysis  for food grains” No’s IS : 4333 (Part-I) 1996 and IS : 4333 (Part-11)2002” Terminology  for  food  g rains”  IS : 28 13- 1995  as  amended   from  time  to Dehusked grains are rice  kernels  whole  or  broken  which  have  more than /4 of the surface area of the kernel covered with the bran and determined as follows :

ANALYSIS PROCEDURE:-

Take 5 g rams of rice (sound head rice and brokens) in a petri dish (80 x 70 mm). Dip the grains in about 20 mI. of Methylene Blue  solution  (0.05%  by weight  in  distilled  water)  and  allow   stand  for  about  one  minute.   Decant the Methylene BIue solution. Give a swirl wash about 20 mI of dilute hydrochloric acid (5% solution by volume in distilled water).  Give a swirl wash with water and pour about 20 mI. of Metanil  Yellow  solution  (0.05% by   weight  in  distilled  water)  on the  blue stained  grains  and allow  to stand for about one minute. Decant the effluent and wash with fresh water twice. Keep the stained g rains under fresh water and count the dehusked grains. Count the total number of grains in 5 g rams of sample under analysis. Three brokens are counted as one whole grain.

CALCULATIONS:

Percentage of dehusked grains               = N x 100/W

Where     N- Number of dehusked g rains in 5 grams of sample

W- Total grains in 5 grams of sample

2. The method of sampling is to be followed as given in Bureau of Indian

Standard “Method of sampling of Cereals and  Pulses” No  IS : 14818-2000 as amended from time to time.

3. Brokens less than 1/8^th of the size of full kernels will be treated as organic foreign For determination of the size of the brokers average length of the principal class of rice should be taken into account.
4. Inorganic foreign matter shall not exceed 25% in any lot, if it is more, the stocks should be cleaned and brought within the limit. Kernels or pieces of kernels having mud sticking on surface of rice, shall be treated as inorganic foreign matter.
5. In case  of  rice  prepared  by  pressure  parboiled  technique,  it  will  be ensured that correct process of parboiling  is adopted i.e. pressure applied, the time for which pressure is applied , proper gelatinisation,  aeration  and drying before milling are adequate so that the colour and cooking time of parboiled rice are good and free from encrustation of the grains.  

Disclaimer:  We have tried our best to provide correct and updated information in this article. However, we don’t claim its authenticity and we are not responsible for the same.