MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202617078060 A) filed by Millesime Limited on June 24, 2026, for Process For Producing Instant Rice In Block Form And Instant Rice In Block Form.

Inventor includes Schwartzman, Julio.

The application for the patent was published on September 18, 2026, under issue no. 38/2026.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for producing a food product, more specifically a ready-to-eat rice for cooking, namely an instant rice in block form, which can be reconstituted with a unique crunchy texture and sensory appeal, in a reduced preparation time, either by cooking in a conventional pan or by heating in a microwave oven. The present process includes the steps of metering rice grains into individual portions; continuously cooking in a two-compartment tunnel with constant water exchange; moulding and compacting into blocks; dehydrating by frying; and cooling and packaging.

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