Black rice is an ancient grain that has more impressive health benefits than other rice varieties. Black rice has been eaten in regions of Asia for thousands of years. It is growing in popularity and more readily available in more health food stores across the world. Glutinous black rice, also known as sticky black rice, is the unpolished, whole grain of traditional sticky white rice. Like its white counterpart, glutinous black rice has sticky individual grains and can be used in sweet and savoury Asian dishes. Glutinous black rice, also known as sticky black rice, is the unpolished, whole grain of traditional sticky white rice. Like its white counterpart, glutinous black rice has sticky individual grains and can be used in sweet and savoury Asian dishes.