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Select Areas: 2-Pk 15-Lb Authentic Royal Basmati White Rice

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  • This offer is $2.85 less than the previous Frontpage Deal from late April which earned over 80 thumbs up.
  • Our research indicates that this offer is $0.24 lower/lb (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1.19/lb.
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Update: This very popular Frontpage Deal is still available.

Amazon has 2-Pack 15-Lbs Authentic Royal Basmati White Rice on sale for $29.97 - 5% with Subscribe & Save = $28.47 -> now $29.97 -> now $28.47. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • This offer is $2.85 less than the previous Frontpage Deal from late April which earned over 80 thumbs up.
  • Our research indicates that this offer is $0.24 lower/lb (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1.19/lb.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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freakingwilly
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For those of us that regularly buy Royal basmati rice, these are plastic bags, not jute.

Jumped on a similar deal from Amazon a while back and it came in the plastic bag. Rice tasted different and didn't cook to the same consistency as the jute version. I'd stick with local stores for a household staple like rice.
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PHD4Slick
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NO! do the math! Sam's is 20lbs. for $20. Amazon is 30lbs for less than $30! For me is 30lbs for $25.47 with free shipping.
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Vijju
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Biryani. Biryani. Biryani.
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Community Reviews

Royal basmati rice is the main draw here, with the deal landing at less than a dollar per pound and, after discounts, around the mid 20s for 30 pounds. The price is described as the best seen in about a year, and it fits everyday use for sides, biryani, and other savory dishes. Packaging is a recurring detail, with this version arriving in plastic bags with a faux jute look and a clear inner liner rather than true jute. The main cautions are that local club and Asian store prices can be close, and the brand is questioned for fragrance, grain length, and occasional chemical taste.

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  • It can be cheaper than Sam's Club or Costco once you compare total pounds and apply available discounts. The 2-pack is 30 lb total, and commenters calculated prices like $25.47 with free shipping or about $0.85/lb, versus roughly $20 for 20 lb at Sam's.

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  • It arrives in plastic packaging, not a true jute bag. The bag is described as plastic with a fake jute-like texture, sealed with strings, and a clear plastic liner inside.

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  • Some shoppers say it does not have the usual basmati fragrance and may not be true long-grain basmati. Others still use it regularly for sides and biryani, so the main appeal here is price rather than premium aroma.

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  • Subscribe & Save is inconsistent on the item page, but it can appear after adding the rice to cart and checking out. One checkout path showed 5% off to $28.47, while another path reported the 15% discount when the subscription setup was available.

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  • A simple method is to wash it twice, use 2 cups of water per 1 cup of rice, and cook it in an Instant Pot for 5 minutes. That ratio is the specific guidance shared for getting the rice to cook properly.

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Jun 1, 2026 3:34 AM
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hellspiceJun 1, 2026 3:34 AM
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I've got some friends coming over next weekend. Should be enough for a group of 4. I just boil this stuff until the water evaporates, right?
Jun 1, 2026 10:52 AM
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theon105Jun 1, 2026 10:52 AM
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Quote from SpongeR_1987 View quoted comment :
for those that have received their order, what bag did it come in? plastic bags, or jute bag with a zipper????
Plastic with fake jute-like texture. Sealed at the top with strings. Clear plastic liner inside.
Jun 1, 2026 1:38 PM
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RoborJun 1, 2026 1:38 PM
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Quote from VishalM5940 View quoted comment :
Wouldn't waste my money on Royal - doesn't have any Basmati fragrance nor is it long grain.
We've been getting this from Costco or Walmart for years and enjoy it. What do you recommend that's easily obtainable (as in I don't have to make a special trip to an Indian store)?
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Jun 1, 2026 2:26 PM
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BlackBabyJeebusJun 1, 2026 2:26 PM
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Quote from fuzzyballz View quoted comment :
Costco sells the organic version of this, I forgot how much they're charging currently. They're in fabric bags.
You sure about that? I buy Royal basmati from Costco regularly, in that bag at that price, and it's never been organic. I just bought my most recent bag in May, and it definitely doesn't say organic on it. I wouldn't be surprised if they sold the organic version in some areas, but I have doubts that it would be the same price.

Also, just in case anyone reading this isn't aware, the major thing to worry about with rice is arsenic levels, and being organic does not reduce the arsenic level in rice in any way.
Last edited by BlackBabyJeebus June 1, 2026 at 07:51 AM.
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Jun 1, 2026 3:30 PM
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madconJun 1, 2026 3:30 PM
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Quote from hellspice View quoted comment :
I've got some friends coming over next weekend. Should be enough for a group of 4. I just boil this stuff until the water evaporates, right?
Wash the rice twice. For each cup of rice, add 2 cups of water, and cook it in instant pot for 5 minutes.
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Jun 1, 2026 3:31 PM
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madconJun 1, 2026 3:31 PM
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Quote from BlackBabyJeebus View quoted comment :
You sure about that? I buy Royal basmati from Costco regularly, in that bag at that price, and it's never been organic. I just bought my most recent bag in May, and it definitely doesn't say organic on it. I wouldn't be surprised if they sold the organic version in some areas, but I have doubts that it would be the same price.

Also, just in case anyone reading this isn't aware, the major thing to worry about with rice is arsenic levels, and being organic does not reduce the arsenic level in rice in any way.
Arsenic is on every seed grown (rice/wheat etc) and is not a concern once you wash the rice 2-3 times (or until water is clear). Also, brown rice has significantly higher arsenic levels than white rice.
Last edited by madcon June 1, 2026 at 08:36 AM.
Jun 1, 2026 7:21 PM
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TealGalley473Jun 1, 2026 7:21 PM
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Quote from PHD4Slick View quoted comment :
NO! do the math! Sam's is 20lbs. for $20. Amazon is 30lbs for less than $30! For me is 30lbs for $25.47 with free shipping.
The math maths 🤣

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Jun 1, 2026 9:27 PM
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MarathiJun 1, 2026 9:27 PM
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Quote from Bhadresh1 View quoted comment :
22$ 20pound
Either you are lying or are confused !
Organic Basmati can NOT be at that price, please do share a photo so we can believe you !!!
On another note, in Houston, we get Extra Long Basmati (much better than regular) for $1/lb !!!
https://imgur.com/a/qSVqm1w
Last edited by Marathi June 1, 2026 at 02:30 PM.
Jun 2, 2026 12:32 AM
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FaithfulFriction717Jun 2, 2026 12:32 AM
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Best price I've seen in about a year. We don't go very many days without Royal Basmati on the side or in a biryani.
Jun 2, 2026 10:41 AM
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LavenderReward2499Jun 2, 2026 10:41 AM
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Quote from Robor View quoted comment :
We've been getting this from Costco or Walmart for years and enjoy it. What do you recommend that's easily obtainable (as in I don't have to make a special trip to an Indian store)?
There are other brands sold in local Indian stores which tastes much better and have different varients like long.
Jun 2, 2026 10:42 AM
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LavenderReward2499Jun 2, 2026 10:42 AM
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Quote from Marathi View quoted comment :
Either you are lying or are confused !
Organic Basmati can NOT be at that price, please do share a photo so we can believe you !!!
On another note, in Houston, we get Extra Long Basmati (much better than regular) for $1/lb !!!
https://imgur.com/a/qSVqm1w
Yeh. I think he got confused with Organic Sonamasoori rice sold in Costco.
Jun 2, 2026 2:21 PM
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goatee87Jun 2, 2026 2:21 PM
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Royal basmati is generally not very good, but this price is really good. This would be like buying 16 oz. pasta sauce bottle for $2. Good deal, but do you really want it?
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Jun 2, 2026 2:23 PM
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goatee87Jun 2, 2026 2:23 PM
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Quote from BrianD1969 View quoted comment :
The pepper in me is churning to buy this!!! Don't do it....don't do it!!! [email protected] late.
Basmati ages well and improves in flavor. If you transfer to burlap sack and store in a pest free place, it should do well for years.
Jun 2, 2026 3:32 PM
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fuzzyballzJun 2, 2026 3:32 PM
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Quote from BlackBabyJeebus View quoted comment :
You sure about that?
Yes, because Costco organic products have green price labels, and I remember the organic royal basmati bag with a green label. But this is a while ago, Costco switch out products constantly and might not sell it anymore.

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Jun 2, 2026 7:01 PM
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onlinejimJun 2, 2026 7:01 PM
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There is NO Subscribe & Save OPTION, Showing up for This Item. Don't know Why 🤔

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