Adulteration in Basmati Rice Samples in India: SSR Marker Analysis

When it comes to rice, Basmati stands out because of its highly praised characteristics, which include the grain's shape, quality, aroma, flavour, texture, and cooked rice's suppleness. The Traditional Basmati variety is regarded as the highest class among Basmati variations due to its rich aroma and nutritional benefits. In the current study, 350 samples of Basmati rice were gathered from super markets and retail stores all over India, and 10 SSR markers were used to assess the allelic behavior of the samples in order to verify that they were of the Basmati variety. PUSA Basmati (PB-1 and/or PB-6) was the most abundant variety available, accounting for 52% of the total analyzed amount. It was also clear that very few brands offered in India actually contain 100% Basmati varieties as advertised. Surprisingly, none of the examined rice samples had any Traditional Basmati, despite the fact that India is the world's largest producer of the grain.