BLACK RICE NATURAL & ORGANIC PROPERTIES OF THIS PRODUCT
- Black Rice (forbidden rice) is grown in the plains and hills of Manipur, where the soil quality is rich and cropping can be sustained
- They are grown free from human made chemical management aids like fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides
- Unlike mainstream farms that use fertilizers that have heavy production and transport costs, Black rice farming is labour intensive and uses less petroleum.
- Because they are grown in rich organic soils, with abundant bacterial, worm, insect and fungal activity and stable moisture levels, they are richer and healthier. They have high nutrient and fibre. Not only is it the type of rice that is richest in powerful disease-fighting antioxidants, but it also contains dietary fiber, anti-inflammatory properties, and has the ability to help stop the development of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and even weight gain
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
Historically reserved for the elite noble class of ancient China, “Forbidden Rice” is a rare and nutritious grain offering the many health benefits found in blueberries, grapes, and acai. It is rich in minerals. Not only is it the type of rice that is richest in powerful disease-fighting antioxidants, but it also contains dietary fiber, anti-inflammatory properties, and has the ability to help stop the development of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and even weight gain.
Chak-Hao – Aromatic Black rice or forbidden rice has been eaten in regions of Asia for thousands of years; in fact for centuries it was reserved for only Chinese royalty. Today this type of rice is picking up in popularity and popping up in more health food stores across the US, Australia, and Europe, as people discover the numerous health benefits that whole grain black rice has to offer.
Never prepared Black rice before? Below is one of the many simple ways of making black rice:
