This rice, native to China, is one of several species of black rice. When cooked this rice turns a dark purple color and it has a nutty flavor similar to brown rice. It is high in anthocyanin (a powerful antioxidant), vitamin B, niacin, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. It is believed that the name Forbidden rice was given to it, as only the royal family was allowed to eat it.
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