parboiled rice (IRRI & BASMATI) Parboiled rice is a rough rice that has gone through a steam-pressure process before milling . It is soaked , steamed , dried and then milled to remove the outer hull . This procedure gelatinizes the starch in the grain , and is adopted at the mill in order to harden the grain, resulting in less breakage, thus ensuring a firmer, more separate grain. Parboiled rice has a yellow color and is favored by consumers and chefs who desire an extra fluffy and separate cooked rice