Black Rice – An Extensive Review
Journal: Ars Artium (Vol.6, No. 1)Publication Date: 2018-01-01
Authors : Imana Pal;
Page : 126-132
Keywords : Home Science; Black rice; Anthocyanin; Antioxidant; Emperor’s rice; Allergy; Inflammation; Super food.;
Abstract
Black rice consumption gains its popularity in the modern world because of its various health benefits. It is a type of the rice species, Oryza sativa L. Its colour is black due to the presence of anthocyanin, an antioxidant in the pericarp (Outer Part) of the kernel. This rice is also known as forbidden rice or Emperor's rice, because in China, it was only consumed by the royals and believed that consumption of black rice would increase the life span of the king. It was not allowed or forbidden for use of the ordinary people. It is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. It reduces the incidence of diabetes, heart attack, allergy, inflammation, obesity, cancer, improves digestive system, and have antioxidant activity. Since black rice has various health benefits, it is also called the Super Food of modern world.
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