Alce Nero Organic Nerone Rice, 500g

Black rice is a heirloom variety of glutinous rice cultivated in Asia. It is typically sold as an unmilled rice, meaning the the fiber-rich black husks of the rice are not removed. The unusual color makes it very popular for desserts, and the high nutritional value is an added benefit.

Soaking and cooking reveals the true color of this rice, which is actually a rich purple to burgundy, though the grains do appear to be black when they are uncooked. The natural color of the rice will dye foods added to it.Several things distinguish black rice from other cultivars. It tends not to be very glutinous, although it will sometimes be treated so that it is less sticky.

It also has a very rich, slightly sweet, strongly nutty flavor. The rice is naturally high in iron, which causes the dense purple color, and it is also high in fiber, since the bran is left on the rice. It is also rich in a variety of other valuable vitamins and minerals.

• Package Quantity: 1
• Product Size: 500 grams
• Grains Rice Type: Black Rice
• Packaged Food Brand: Alce Nero
• Packaged Food Category: Grains, Rice & Pasta