Medium Grain Black Rice
What is Medium Grain Black Rice?
Medium grain black rice, also known as forbidden rice, is a variety of rice with a dark purple-black bran. It is grown in Asia and is a whole grain, meaning it contains the bran, germ, and endosperm. The black color comes from anthocyanins, the same antioxidants found in blueberries and blackberries.
Is Medium Grain Black Rice vegan?
Medium Grain Black Rice is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Medium Grain Black Rice gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Medium Grain Black Rice a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Medium Grain Black Rice used for?
Black rice is often used as a whole grain side dish, similar to brown rice, or as an ingredient in pilafs, salads, and desserts.
Is Medium Grain Black Rice safe?
Black rice is a whole grain and a source of fiber, iron, and antioxidants.
Why it's used
Black rice is often used as a whole grain side dish, similar to brown rice, or as an ingredient in pilafs, salads, and desserts. Its slightly nutty flavor and chewy texture add interest to dishes. Manufacturers may use it for its natural dark color.
Health notes
Black rice is a whole grain and a source of fiber, iron, and antioxidants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it a safe food ingredient. While specific evaluations by bodies like JECFA or EFSA are not widely publicized for whole grains like black rice, its consumption is generally associated with health benefits due to its nutrient profile. Anthocyanins have been studied for their potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.
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