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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”.