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Buy black rice (forbidden rice) online — an ancient heritage grain packed with anthocyanins, antioxidants & fiber. Available as unpolished whole grain & quick-cook flakes.
Black rice, also called forbidden rice or purple rice, is an ancient heritage rice variety with a distinctive dark purple-black colour. The name "forbidden rice" comes from ancient China, where it was so rare and nutritious that it was reserved exclusively for the emperor.
The deep colour comes from anthocyanins — the same powerful antioxidants found in blueberries and acai berries. In fact, black rice has more anthocyanins per gram than blueberries, making it one of the most antioxidant-rich foods available.
Orggu sources unpolished black rice from heritage farms. Our black rice retains its full bran layer, ensuring maximum anthocyanin and fiber content.
Black rice is an ancient heritage rice variety with a deep purple-black colour due to high anthocyanin content. It was called "forbidden rice" because ancient Chinese emperors reserved it for themselves due to its rarity and nutritional value.
Soak black rice for 4-6 hours or overnight. Cook in 1:2.5 water ratio for 30-35 minutes. The cooked rice will be deep purple. It has a slightly nutty, chewy texture.
Yes, black rice has significantly more antioxidants (anthocyanins), more fiber, more protein, and more iron than brown rice. It is considered the most nutritious rice variety available.
Black rice flakes have a mild nutty flavour with a pleasant chewy texture. They cook in 5-7 minutes and turn a beautiful purple colour. Great with milk and jaggery for breakfast.
Our black rice is sourced from heritage rice farmers in Manipur and parts of Karnataka who cultivate traditional black rice varieties using organic methods.
