Black Rice

1kg/2.2lb

This unique super food was once known as “The Forbidden Rice”, meant to be consumed by the Chinese royalty only.

We bring you this high Fibre, low starch and tasty exotic Black Rice from North-East of India.

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Description

Uses / Method of Preparation

Black Rice is a cousin of sorts to Red Rice. Simple steamed Black Rice goes well with curries, dals and ragu’s. Do try it and let us know your innovative ways of serving our Black Rice.
Can be cooked by boiling, pressure cooker or using a rice cooker.
Note: It does take a little longer to cook compared to regular rice.

Health Benefits

Black rice is a a good source of dietary fibre which helps in improving overall metabolic function and detoxification, and reducing inflammation. Black rice also helps in decreasing dangerous atherosclerotic plaque formation in the arteries. This is essential for keeping arteries clear and preventing heart attacks and strokes.

Place of Cultivation

Organically Grown in the rain fed valleys of Meghalaya and Nagaland

Farming and Processing practices

Our Organic Black rice is cultivated using natural farming processes for ages now. The rich fertile soil and bio-diversity of Meghalaya and Nagaland ensures a quality produce without the ill-effects of harmful chemicals.