Length: 1–3 mm
Color:  white / yellow
Moisture: 14% maximum
Small broken: 10% maximum of 1.50 mm
Medium broken: 40% maximum of 1.5–2 mm
Average grain length: Below 4.5 mm

Due to the different size and shape of the grains, broken rice has a different, softer texture from "unbroken" rice, and absorbs flavours more easily. It cooks faster, using less fuel, and can be used to make rice porridges and congees, which need long cooking times.