It is processed using special technique of soaking paddy in hot water before it will undergo pressure steaming and drying. These processes help retaining most of the essential nutrients in kernels. Further, paddy will be sent for milling. Parboiled rice is slightly yellowish in colour. Various grades of Thai Parboiled Rice are as follows :
- Thai Parboiled Rice 100% Sortexed
- Thai Parboiled Rice 100% Non – Sortexed
- Thai Parboiled Rice 5% Broken
- Thai Parboiled Rice 10% Broken