Health Benefit
- Antioxidant activity. Black rice has higher antioxidant activity. Has over 23 known anti-oxidant molecules that protect against free-radical tissue damage.
- Anti-inflammatory activity. The deep purple color is due to anthocyanin which is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory effect.
- Protein. Black rice has 28% more protein than brown rice.
- The flavonoids in black rice are known to reduce the development and spread of cancer especially breast cancer.
- Eye health. the lutein and zeaxanthin black rice helps to protect the eye and reduce risk of developing macular degeneration.
