Forbidden Rice, Black, Organic (Black Pearl Rice)

Organic Black Forbidden Rice from Country Life Natural Foods, also called Black Pearl Rice, is a striking ebony heirloom grain with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. Rich in the same anthocyanin antioxidants found in dark berries, it offers more fiber than white rice along with iron and magnesium.

At a glance

• Sizes: 1 lb, 5 lb, and 25 lb
• Ingredient: organic black rice
• Organic: yes
• Naturally provides: anthocyanin antioxidants, fiber, iron, and magnesium
• Origin: USA and Italy
• Note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts, peanuts, soy, sesame, and wheat (1 lb and 5 lb sizes only)

Best for

• Striking rice bowls and salads
• Sushi and grain sides
• Stir-fries
• Pudding and breakfast bowls
• Whole-grain meals with visual contrast

Cooking

Rinse, combine 2 cups water with 1 cup rice, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low about 45 minutes until tender. Rest 10 to 15 minutes, then fluff before serving.

Flavor profile

Nutty and slightly sweet with a tender-chewy bite and deep purple-black color once cooked.

About Country Life Natural Foods

Country Life Natural Foods is a Michigan-based supplier of bulk natural and whole foods, offering grains, beans, flours, and pantry staples for healthy kitchens.