Black Rice 1kg

Black rice is a type of rice belonging to the Oryza Sativa species, some of which are glutinous rice. Black rice is also known as 'Forbidden Rice'  because in ancient China, only those belonging to the upper class could afford to eat it. Luckily today, we can all afford to buy it. Black rice has a deep black colour and usually turns deep purple when cooked. It has a rich, complex flavour, with a distinct nuttiness and a hint of sweetness from the anthocyanin pigments. This colourful black rice offers a variety of health benefits.