The pericarp of black rice is black due to the presence of the black colour pigment called anthocyanin which is rich in antioxidants and poses a variety of health benefits such as anti-ageing, anticancer, anti-diabetes, lowering the risk of obesity etc. Black rice is glutinous and contains a high level of nutrients such as vitamin B, E, iron, thiamine, magnesium, niacin, phosphorous and it is also rich in dietary fibre. Similar to normal white rice, Black rice is also free of gluten and cholesterol, low in sugar, salt and fat.
What are the properties of Black rice?
