Within six months of purchase and kept in an air tight container. Although jasmine rice is not considered a sticky rice, it is slightly more glutinous than regular white rice and can be used for applications where rice needs to be formed into shapes. Varieties of jasmine rice Jasmine rice can be purchased polished (white) or unpolished (brown). Other varieties may depend on the season in which it is harvested. Spring rice will have a lighter more delicate flavor while rice harvested later in the season will be strong and robust. Although similar to the aromatic basmati rice, the flavor, texture, and aroma of jasmine rice is slightly different. Despite their differences, many people use the two interchangeably. 20 - 25kg/bag