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Instant Dry Rice

Instant Dry Rice

Ambient shelf-stable instant dry rice, produced via a proprietary multi-stage cook and dry process. Rehydrates with hot water or microwave - no traditional cooking required. Not freeze-dried: our process delivers comparable rehydration at lower cost with domestic production. Ideal for retail, QSR, HoReCa, and export markets.

Our Offerings

Plain Rice

  • 1.

    Basmati Instant Rice

  • 2.

    Medium Grain 1 (Sona Masuri type)

  • 3.

    Medium Grain 2

  • 4.

    Small Grain

Flavoured Rice (seasoning development in progress)

  • 1.

    Biryani

  • 2.

    Dal Chaawal

  • 3.

    Rajma Rice

  • 4.

    Schezwan Rice

  • 5.

    Dal Makhni Rice

  • 6.

    Lemon Rice

  • 7.

    Tamarind Rice

  • 8.

    Tomato Rice

  • 9.

    Fried Rice

  • 10.

    Pulao

  • 11.

    Kheer

How It's Made

1

Rice Selection & Soaking

Premium rice varieties selected and soaked to optimal moisture content. Multiple grain types available including Basmati, medium grain, and small grain varieties.

2

Multi-Stage Steaming

Controlled steaming to fully gelatinize starch while maintaining grain structure. Temperature and time precisely managed to achieve complete cooking without grain breakage.

3

Controlled Drying

Precision drying to create porous structure that enables rapid rehydration. This step is critical to achieving the 3-5 minute pour-over rehydration performance.

4

Grading & QC

Graded for uniformity, tested for rehydration performance, moisture content, and grain integrity. Every batch validated against rehydration time targets.

5

Packaging

Moisture-barrier packaging for ambient shelf stability. Available in retail packs and bulk formats. No cold chain required for storage or distribution.

Applications

Retail consumer packs

QSR / fast food chains

HoReCa / catering

Airline / travel catering

Institutional feeding programs

Export markets

Technical Specifications

Production Capacity15 MT/day
ProcessMulti-stage soak + steam + dry (proprietary)
Rehydration (Basmati, hot water)3-5 minutes
Rehydration (microwave)3 minutes
Rehydration (cold soak)30 minutes
Water Absorption>150% of dry weight
Shelf LifeAmbient - no cold chain required
VariantsBasmati, medium grain, small grain, flavoured
PackagingMoisture-barrier, retail and bulk formats
MOQ5 MT
CertificationsFSSAI Licensed

Why Choose Zippy for Instant Dry Rice

Versatile Preparation

Pour hot water 3-5 min, microwave 3 min, cold soak 30 min, or cook on pan. High consumer appeal for retail, speed of service for QSRs, and labour efficiency for HoReCa.

Cost-Effective Alternative

Not freeze-dried. Our proprietary process delivers comparable rehydration at significantly lower cost. 15 MT/day capacity with scalable supply and cost control for multi-outlet chains.

Consistent & Export Ready

Same taste everywhere, cross-outlet consistency, multi-outlet traceability. Export-ready positioning as a Minute Rice alternative for international markets.

Brand Differentiation

Ambient shelf-stable, no cold chain. VFFS and automatic cup packaging. Made in an FSSC 22000 certified plant in Uttarakhand's agro-hub for premium sourcing and efficient logistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is instant dry rice different from freeze-dried rice?+
Our proprietary multi-stage cook + dry process creates a porous grain structure for rapid rehydration, similar to freeze-dried, but at significantly lower production cost. Unlike freeze-dried rice (typically imported), ours is manufactured domestically, reducing lead times and import dependency.
What rice varieties are available?+
Basmati (best pour-over rehydration), medium grain (Sona Masuri type), and small grain varieties. Flavoured variants (biryani, lemon rice, etc.) are in development. Custom grain sourcing is available for large orders.
How do you prepare instant dry rice?+
Multiple methods: Pour hot water and wait 3-5 minutes (Basmati works best). Microwave for 3 minutes. Cold soak for 30 minutes (rice stays intact). Pan cook for 2 minutes. The versatility makes it suitable for retail consumers, QSR kitchens, and institutional use.
Can Zippy do private label instant dry rice?+
Yes. We offer complete private label service including custom packaging, branding, and grain variety selection. Both retail packs and bulk formats available. MOQ is 5 MT. Development of custom flavoured variants is also possible.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you need bulk supply, custom formulations, or private label packaging, we can help. Pilot trials available.

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