| Appearance |
Small, white or brown grains, cylindrical in shape |
| Color |
White, brown, or golden depending on the variety |
| Size of Grain |
5–7 mm (depending on variety) |
| Shape |
Long, medium, or short grain |
| Length to Width Ratio |
Varies by type: long grain (3:1), medium grain (2:1), short grain (1.5:1) |
| Texture |
Firm, soft, or sticky depending on type |
| Moisture Content |
12–14% (commonly) |
| Odor |
Mild, no off-smell (unless spoiled) |
| Taste |
Mild, neutral taste |
| Density |
0.85–1.0 g/cm³ |
| Hardness |
Soft to moderately hard depending on variety |
