The language of rice milling
Clear definitions for the terms used throughout the knowledge center.
Terminology changes between regions and suppliers. Start with the physical material or operation, then check how a source defines its quality measurements. Follow the linked guides for context and examples.
9 core termsBrown rice
Rice with the husk removed and the bran layers retained.
Read the full explanation →Broken rice
The smaller-kernel fraction under the grading method being used.
Read the full explanation →Head rice
The whole and sufficiently long kernel fraction under a stated grading definition.
Read the full explanation →Husking
Removing the outer husk from paddy.
Read the full explanation →Milling recovery
Milled rice mass divided by paddy input mass, expressed as a percentage.
Read the full explanation →Paddy
Rice grain with its husk still attached.
Read the full explanation →Rice bran
Material removed from the outer layers of brown rice during whitening.
Read the full explanation →Rice husk
The outer covering detached during husking.
Read the full explanation →Whitening
Removing bran layers from brown rice.
Read the full explanation →Each reference connects to relevant equipment, quality measures or troubleshooting guides. Start with a topic, then use its related references to understand the surrounding process.