Single and Double Steamed Paddy Processing Plant That Keeps Rice Quality Consistent
In many parts of India, people cook rice once and eat it two or three times a day. They keep it soaked overnight and eat it again the next day. That’s only possible with full parboiled rice – rice that stays firm, doesn’t spoil fast, and retains its translucent colour batch after batch.
But most plants struggle to produce this consistency. Breakage, uneven steaming, or processing delays cut into production and profits.
SKF’s Single/Double Paddy Parboiling Plant is designed to produce both half parboiled and full parboiled rice efficiently, without compromising on grain quality or texture.
For half parboiled rice, the single steaming process begins by soaking cleaned raw paddy in circulated room temperature water for around 12 hours. After soaking, water is drained completely, and paddy is transferred to the cooker for final steaming. Once steamed, it moves to the dryer to bring moisture down to the safe 11-12% range before storage in tempering bins or silos.
For full parboiled rice, used widely by the working population who store and consume rice over multiple meals, the process starts with hot water soaking. The soaked paddy is then drained and steamed until the grain achieves full gelatinisation, giving it a translucent look with no opaque core. It is then dried to the required moisture level and stored. This rice remains firm even after cooling and has minimal breakage in milling, making it economical for buyers and millers alike.
Applications
This plant is ideal for rice millers targeting both local and mass-market segments. Whether producing half parboiled rice for quick cooking or full parboiled rice for long-lasting firmness, SKF’s setup ensures your output matches market demand without constant adjustments or downtime.
Advantages
Here’s why millers choose the SKF Single/Double Steamed Plant:
- Semi-automated system balances control with efficiency, reducing labour needs
- Optimised soaking, steaming, and drying processes keep grain breakage to a minimum
- Built-in safety features and monitoring systems prevent overheating or pressure risks
- Produces rice with lower moisture and higher resistance to pests, ensuring longer storage life
- Uses only stainless steel and food-grade materials for hygiene and durability
- Backed by decades of engineering knowledge for process precision
Installed, tested, and commissioned within committed timelines to start production faster
How It Works
Raw paddy first passes through cleaning to remove debris. Depending on the desired rice type, it undergoes either room temperature or hot water soaking, followed by complete drainage. The paddy is then steamed in cookers until it reaches the right gelatinisation level. Steamed paddy is transferred to dryers where moisture is brought down to storage-safe levels. The final rice is cooled and stored in silos or tempering bins, ready for milling or packing.
With SKF Elixer, you’re not buying a machine. You’re investing in a process that works – day after day, season after season. From soaking to steaming, drying, and storage, every stage is designed to keep your output reliable and your production stress-free.
Get a free consultation today. Our team will review your capacity needs and site layout to recommend the best-fit model for your mill.
