Weights and packs available

  • 1 Kg

    Modified atmosphere packaging

Varieties description

Thai black rice is an oriental variety of rice with dark-colored grains. It is a brown rice very rich in fiber and mineral salts; it is traditionally cultivated in northern Thailand. Its grains are crunchy and during cooking, they give off a characteristic flavor that recalls the hazelnuts.

Nutritional values
average per 100g

Calories
1 529 kj - 361 kcal
Fat
1,9 g
saturated
0,5 g
Carbohydrates
77,4 g
sugars
1,2 g
Fibers
1,9 g
Protein
7,5 g
Salt
0,0 g

Tips

Since it is a brown rice, cooking times are 35/40 minutes. It is not indicated for risotto, but it is excellent for salads with vegetables or as a side dish in fish recipes.

Curiosities

Black rice has always been considered a precious food, for this reason it is also known as "Emperor’s rice”.