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ORGANIC BLACK RICE, "Ancient"
SKU: G475-1
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Botanical Name: Oryza sativa L (aka Black, Purple, Forbidden, or Emperor's rice)
Origin: China
Black rice is a dark colored, short-grain rice that turns into a deep purple color once cooked. Also known as "forbidden rice", it is considered the healthiest variety of any rice on the market, containing anthocyanins which account for its dark color and high antioxidant levels as well as essential amino acids like lysine and tryptophan; vitamins such as thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), folic acid (B9); and dietary minerals including iron, zinc, calcium, manganese, and phosphorus.
Qualities: similar to brown rice, black rice is full of antioxidant-rich bran, which is found in the outer layer of the kernel but only black-rice bran contains the antioxidants known as anthocyanins, purple pigments which are higher by weight than that of other colored grains and have been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease and cancer, improvements in memory, and other health benefits.
Common use: black rice's deep black color turns deep purple when cooked and has a mild, nutty taste.
Storage: keeps well in a sealed container in a cool, dry, and dark location
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the CFIA or FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.
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Lovely colour
Absolutely gorgeous colour. Chewy and nutty. I use a handful in my brown rice and it turns the batch a lovely deep purple.
Love this black rice.
Very flavourful. Great as a hot dish or cold as part of a salad.
not good as my previous black rice
If 5 star is the best this black rice is 3... i guess you get what you pay for. Its not bad at all but not the best... maybe the next batch will be better we will see after eating m 50lbs order
My Black Rice order
I received my order in good time. It was well packaged. I love the creamy flavour of the rice. Its texture is so different from any other rice. Whenever I cook it, instead of water, I use chicken broth or vegetable broth (depending on what protein source I will serve it with). I usually cook much more than I need and freeze the remaining cooked rice to use in other recipes at a later date. It retains its wonderful flavour and consistency. The main reason I decided to start replacing Black Rice for most of my rice recipes is because of the exceptional nutritional benefits. The flavour and texture are just a bonus.
Wonderful aromatic black rice. Nice texture