BrainMax Pure Rice - black BIO, 1kg *CZ-BIO-001 certifikát

Black rice has been consumed in Asia for thousands of years, although for centuries it has been a food intended only for the emperor and his family. That is why it is also nicknamed "forbidden rice". It was not a public food. These are dark purple grains that are very rich in antioxidants , but also high in fiber . Fiber has a positive effect on the entire digestive system and, in addition, binds toxins from the digestive tract and helps to eliminate them from the body.

In addition to the dark color, it also has its characteristic hazelnut taste. Black rice is considered a superfood because it has a higher amount of ancoyans, which are antioxidants that give rice its specific color. Like other types of rice, black rice is naturally gluten-free , making it suitable for coeliacs. Due to the amount of fiber contained, it does not quickly increase blood sugar levels and is therefore suitable for diabetics. Rice is an essential part of the Asian population and in traditional Chinese medicine, black rice is beneficial for the health of the kidneys, stomach and liver.

How to prepare black rice?

Do not rinse black rice , the outer layer contains antioxidants. 1 cup of rice should be boiled slowly in 2 cups of water until the water boils for about 35 minutes. for pre-soaked rice and 60 min for unsoaked.

TIP: soak the rice in advance, at least for an hour, preferably for up to 12 hours and cook in the same water in which it was soaked, you will get the maximum valuable nutrients.