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RED rice (also known as purple rice Forbidden Rice is a range of rice types of the species Oryza sativa Linn some of which are glutinous rice.Varieties include Indonesian RED rice and Thai jasmine black rice. RED rice is known as chak-hao in Manipur,where desserts made from black rice are served at major feasts. Black rice is a source of vitamin and antioxidants.The bran hull (outermost layer) of black rice contains one of the highest levels of nutrient found in food RED rice has a deep black color and usually turns deep purple when cooked. Its dark purple color is primarily due to its anthocyanin content, which is higher by weight than that of other colored grains.It is suitable for creating porridge,dessert, traditional Chinese black rice cake, bread and noodles.Please check internet for more details RED RICE / Forbidden Rice impressive health benefits.RED rice farming is a low-water, labour-intensive, organic method that uses young seedlings singly spaced and typically hand-weeded with special tools.