Warehousing
Proper maturation is crucial for Basmati rice to enhance its cooking characteristics and develop a robust aroma, typically achieved over a period of nine months to a year. In line with this, WGIRC adheres to a strict policy of building up rice stocks during harvest and overseeing the maturation process with expert control. Unlike relying on market purchases on an order-to-order basis, the company takes a proactive approach.
Ensuring
Optimal Basmati Rice Maturation
1. Maturation for Enhanced Characteristics:
- Basmati rice attains superior cooking characteristics and a stronger aroma when matured over nine months to a year. It is imperative for the rice to undergo proper maturation before processing.
- WGIRC follows a strict policy of accumulating rice stocks during the harvest season.
- This proactive approach ensures a sufficient quantity of rice for maturation, eliminating reliance on market purchases on an order-to-order basis.
- Maturation is carried out under expert control to guarantee the optimum development of Basmati rice qualities.
- The company maintains a hands-on approach, actively overseeing the maturation stages to meet quality standards.
- WGIRC stores rice stocks in spacious godowns strategically located at Punjab, and Karachi, Sindh.
- These locations are chosen for their accessibility and suitability for maintaining the necessary conditions for rice storage.
- The warehouses are specifically designed to be well-ventilated, ensuring proper air circulation to aid in the maturation process.
- Adequate ventilation helps prevent the development of unwanted odors and maintains the overall quality of the stored rice.
- Godowns are constructed with hygiene in mind to meet the stringent standards required for storing Basmati rice.
- Maintaining hygienic conditions is essential to prevent contamination and preserve the natural qualities of the rice.
- Throughout the maturation period, rice stocks undergo regular inspections.
- Periodic fumigation is conducted under expert supervision to protect against infestation by organisms that could compromise the quality of the rice.
- The meticulous approach to warehousing reflects WGIRC’s commitment to quality assurance.
- By actively managing the maturation process and employing preventive measures, the company ensures the Basmati rice maintains its premium characteristics.
Well-ventilated facilities are purposefully constructed to
maintain hygienic conditions for rice storage
maintain hygienic conditions for rice storage