Black Rice Organic 1kg from Indigo Herbs is one of the most antioxidant rich rice varieties. Black Rice has a nutty, sweet taste making it a choice grain for rice salads and other unique hot dishes. Our Organic Black Rice grains are full of beneficial anthocyanins; an antioxidant that gives Black Rice it's dark colour.
At Indigo Herbs we are passionate about premium quality botanicals. Explore the tabs on this page to find out more about the health benefits, quality, manufacture and suggested use of this wholefood. At Indigo Herbs we are committed to empowering optimum health and nutrition and assisting you to take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing, by having access to many of natures healing botanicals.
Also known as: Black Rice, Forbidden Rice
Our Organic Black Rice is High in Vitamins B1 and B6, both crucial nutrients to the Central Nervous System. Sometimes referred to as the anti-stress vitamin, B1 assists in the proper development of the myelin sheaths around nerves, improving the body’s ability to withstand stress. B6 works with a number of enzymatic systems which contribute to the proper functioning of the nervous system. Both B Vitamins are important in the health of the brain, helping to prevent mental fatigue and aiding the body in making “feel good” hormones.
Also High in Phosphorus and Magnesium, these essential minerals are necessary for a strong skeletal structure, bones and teeth. Phosphorus must be in proper balance with Calcium and Magnesium and is the most abundant mineral in the body.
One serving of Black Rice provides a whopping 138% of the RDA for Manganese, a potent antioxidant mineral that is a component of the antioxidant enzyme “super-oxide dismutase”. SOD will seek out and destroy free radicals which can damage cell membranes and DNA.
A Source of Copper and Zinc – these two minerals are also powerfully antioxidant and immune system boosters.
Our Wholefoods are 100% pure and unprocessed with nothing added. They are simple and easy to integrate into your daily diet. Seeds can be roasted or soaked and sprouted. Nuts can be made into nut milk, nut butter or snacked upon. Fruits can flavour a cake, bread or biscuits, or make a great topping to breakfast cereal.
Nuts, seeds and dried fruit all make great ingredients for a superfood snack trail mix, and can supply essential daily nutrients whilst being delicious and satisfying. For full instructions go to our How to use Wholefoods page.
- Rinse black rice in water.
- Heat oil in a pan, add rice and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and cover pan. Cook for 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
HIGH IN
Vitamin B1
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HIGH IN
Vitamin B6
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HIGH IN
Phosphorus
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HIGH IN
Magnesium
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HIGH IN
Manganese
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SOURCE OF
Vitamin B3
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SOURCE OF
Pantothenic Acid
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SOURCE OF
Copper
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SOURCE OF
Zinc
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Nutritional info
Per 100g
Serving 75g
Serving %RDA*
Daily Portion in grams
75
Energy KJ/Kcal
1377KJ/325Kcal
1033KJ/244Kcal
12.29%
of which saturates
0.9g
0.7g
Carbohydrate
63.7g
47.8g
18.38%
of which sugars
1.2g
0.9g
1.00%
Vitamin B1
0.41mg
0.31mg
28.16%
Vitamin B3
4.30mg
3.23mg
20.16%
Vitamin B6
0.51mg
0.38mg
27.27%
Pantothenic acid
1.50mg
1.13mg
18.75%
Phosphorus
264.00mg
198.00mg
28.29%
Magnesium
143.00mg
107.25mg
28.60%
Manganese
3.70mg
2.78mg
138.75%
RDA: reference intake of an average adult
- Certified Organic by The Organic Food Federation
- Produced to GMP standards
- Quality Assured by Indigo Herbs
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
- Re-sealable air tight, foil pouch
- 100% pure botanical ingredients, absolutely nothing added
Our Organic Black Rice is grown in certified organic land. After it is reaped it is left in the field to dry naturally under the sun. It is then threshed to separate the grain from the rest of the crop before it goes on for cleaning – removing immature, unfilled, non-grain materials. The rice is then thoroughly tested for heavy metals and foreign particles before being packed and made ready for shipment.
May cause bloating if consumed in large amounts