Rice Black Organic, from

Organic Black rice sourced from Italy. Often known as forbidden Rice as it was eaten by the ancient Chinese aristocracy. In Chinese medicine it is know as a blood tonic as they recognise it boosts heart health and supports general fitness, being high in minerals, proteins, fibre, vitamin E and antioxidants. It has a lower GI index than other rices, giving a slow release of sugar. Black rice is also beneficial for eye health, having high amounts of two carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin).