TIBAR CLASSIC
Premium · TRADITIONAL BASMATI
A traditional serving profile for familiar Indian flavours.
048 Tibar Classic brings a traditional Basmati experience to home kitchens and foodservice, with a satisfying grain profile suited to flavour-rich Indian meals.
Product Profile
The right grain for the right customer.
A clearly positioned product for Indian households and trade partners who want an easy-to-understand Basmati choice.
Grain profile
Traditional select grain profile
After cooking
Aromatic, separate and satisfying on the plate
Consumer fit
Shoppers who prefer familiar taste, aroma and traditional rice presentation
Best suited for
Why buyers choose it
- ✓ Traditional Basmati character
- ✓ Versatile meal pairing
- ✓ Dependable serving quality
- ✓ Distinct medium-purple pack
Grain dimensions, cooking performance and other commercial specifications may vary by crop, processing, ageing and batch. Buyers should request the current product specification sheet before placing a commercial order.
See the grain
Quality you can see and feel.
Every batch of 048 TIBAR CLASSIC is carefully selected and processed for consistent grain quality, uniform appearance and premium texture. These are real grain close-ups from our processing facility.
Cooking Guide
Get the best from every grain.
Simple tips to help your customers cook 048 TIBAR CLASSIC perfectly every time — whether at home, in a restaurant, or in a high-volume kitchen.
Soak for 15–20 minutes for the best traditional texture
Use a 1:1.75 rice-to-water ratio for aromatic, separate grains
Perfect for slow-cooked dum pulao — grains hold shape beautifully
Pairs excellently with rich gravies, kormas and traditional curries
Pack Options
Available in sizes that suit your business.
048 TIBAR CLASSIC is available across consumer and trade formats. Custom packaging options including private labelling are available for distribution and institutional partners.
Discuss pack requirementsConsumer Packs
Retail-ready packs for supermarkets, kirana stores and online grocery
Bulk Packs
Trade and institutional formats for wholesale, HoReCa and distribution
Built for Indian Distribution
A strong product story for your market.
A strong fit for distributors serving traditional grocery, mandi-linked wholesale, caterers and family-led consumption markets.
We welcome buyer and distributorship enquiries from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam and markets across India.
Trade position
Classic-value SKU for general trade, wholesalers, caterers and regional retail
The 048 Promise
Every bag carries our commitment to quality.
048 TIBAR CLASSIC is processed at Surya Foods' state-of-the-art facility in Punjab, India — with multi-stage quality controls, in-house lab testing and internationally certified food safety standards.
Mill to Market
Processed in our own facility — no middlemen, full traceability
Lab Tested
Every batch tested for moisture, grain length, aroma and purity
ISO 22000:2018
International food safety management certification
FSSAI Certified
Full compliance with India's food safety standards
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about TIBAR CLASSIC.
What is 'Tibar' grade Basmati rice? +
Tibar refers to a traditional Basmati grade with slightly shorter but well-formed grains that deliver excellent aroma and taste. It is the preferred grade for many traditional Indian kitchens and caterers.
Is Tibar Classic suitable for biryani? +
Yes. Tibar Classic works well for traditional-style biryani where flavour absorption and aroma matter more than extra-long grain length. It is especially popular for dum biryani and pulao.
Who are the typical buyers for Tibar Classic? +
Tibar Classic appeals to traditional grocery shoppers, caterers, wedding planners, hostel kitchens and general trade retailers across India's Hindi belt and South Indian markets.
How does the purple packaging help on the shelf? +
The distinctive medium-purple pack colour makes Tibar Classic instantly recognisable within the 048 range, helping retailers merchandise the traditional segment separately from premium and everyday variants.
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Share your city or market, business type and expected volume. Our team will contact you about 048 TIBAR CLASSIC distribution, wholesale or buying opportunities.
- Export and India distribution enquiries welcome
- Six clearly positioned premium Basmati variants
- Commercial pack and volume discussions
- Direct support from our business team