Black Rice For Cooking

Black rice (also known as Forbidden Rice, Purple Rice, and Longevity Rice) is a group of rice varieties belonging to the Oryza sativa L. species. Black rice’s bran hull (outermost layer) has one of the highest quantities of anthocyanin antioxidants known in food. Black rice is a dark black rice that turns a rich purple colour when cooked. The anthocyanin content of this grain is higher by weight than that of other coloured grains, which accounts for its rich purple hue. The grain is similar to brown rice in terms of fibre content and has a moderate, nutty flavour.