It’s an open secret that Black Rice also known as Chak-Hao (in Manipur, India) or Kalo Dhaner Chal (in Bangladesh), is a superfood. It is believed that in Ancient China, this rice was reserved only for Royalty and common folks were banned from eating it due to its superior quality, giving it another name Forbidden Rice.
A quick comparison between other types of Rice and Black Rice will establish its nutritional superiority-
Polished white rice – 6.8g protein, 1.2g iron, 0.6g fiber
Brown rice – 7.9g protein, 2.2g iron, and 2.8g fiber
Red rice – 7.0g protein, 5.5g iron, and 2.0g fiber
Black rice – 8.5g protein, 3.5g iron, 4.9g fiber
If this has got you excited about Black Rice, then stay tuned to know more about its Health Benefits.
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