Black Rice- the kernel of Black Paddy,From black tribute rice to chinese black rice: deconstruction from daily economics?

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

When cooked, Black Chinese Rice has a beautiful shiny, Indigo color.
Black rice is highly value and good source of phyto protein, 9.56~11.8%, higher than common rice, rich in 16 kinds of amino acid, the potency of lysine 3 to 4 times than common rice, arginine twice than common rice, also rice in other amino acid.Other nutrients such as Vitamin B1,Vitamin B2, phosphor,iron, zinc, selenium and other minerals high grade than common rice.

Properties:

Chinese Black Rice is a short grain Rice with a high gluten content making it perfect for both sweet and savory dishes. It is also known as Chinese Forbidden Black Rice. Chinese Black Rice is deep black in color prior to cooking and imparts a beautiful deep dark purple color after cooking. This Rice has a sweet flavor and a wonderful sticky texture. Traditionally served in Taiwan and mainland China as a dessert ingredient, in the West Black Rice is most often found served with main courses.
This medium-size Chinese black rice is prized for its delicious nutty taste and deep purple color. Legend tells us that Forbidden Rice was once the exclusive grain of the emperors. Forbidden Rice contains a higher level of vitamins, minerals, and fiber of any bran rice, and unlike most Asian black rice, Forbidden Black Rice is not sticky. Excellent for stir-fries, pilafs, salads, as a side dish, just plain steamed, or dessert dish.