Lotus Foods Lotus Foods Rice Forbidden Black -- 15 oz Each / Pack of 12

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The Emperor's Exclusive Grain. Imported From China. Legend tells us that this ancient grain was once eaten exclusively by the Emperors. Today this medium-size Chinese black rice can be enjoyed everyday and is prized for its delicious nutty taste soft texture and beautiful rich deep purple color. High in nutritional and medicinal value Forbidden Rice® is rich in iron and considered a blood tonifier. Unlike other black rice from Asia it is not glutinous or rough and cooks in only 30 minutes to produce a superior flavor texture and color.

Lotus Foods Lotus Foods Rice Forbidden Black -- 15 oz Each / Pack of 12

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Lotus Foods Lotus Foods Rice Forbidden Black -- 15 oz Each / Pack of 12

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Delightful-So good!,

September 9, 2009

By petruska

from SC

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"This rice has a delicious nutty taste, soft texture, and has a rich deep purple color. It has nutritional and medicinal value, it is rich in iron. Unlike other black rice from Asia, it is not glutinous or rough and cooks in only 30 minutes."

Age: 65-74

Gender: Female

Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily

Referral source: Self-referred

Reason for usage: Promote overall health

Duration of use: Over 180 days

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Lotus Foods Heirloom Forbidden Black Rice® Description

Healthier Rice for a Healthier Life™

100% Whole Grain

60 g or more per serving

Lotus Foods rices are selected for superior taste, fast and easy cooking, and nutritional value. We partner in fair trade with small family farmers to preserve local biodiversity and grow rice more sustainably. This means more healthy rice choices for you and your family, a cleaner environment, and improved quality of life for farmers.

Better For You

Legend has it this ancient grain, referred to as "longevity rice", was reserved fort he emperors of China. Treasured for its delicious roasted nutty taste, soft texture and beautiful deep purple color, Forbidden Rice is a natural source of antioxidants called anthocyanins - purple pigments also found in blueberries and acai - but without the sugar. A dramatic presence on any plate, this wholesome rice cooks in only 30 minutes. Now you can eat like an emperor every day!

Better For People

Forbidden Rice is grown on hundreds of small family farms in Heilongjiang, the Black Dragon River region of China's northeast provinces. Their price premiums translate directly into more income, better health, and brighter prospects for these families.

Free Of

Non-GMO

Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Nutrition Facts > >

Lotus Foods Heirloom Forbidden Black Rice® Directions

Combine 1¾ cups water, 1 cup rice and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand covered for a few minutes. Fluff and serve.

A rice cooker may be used with the same water-to-rice ratio.

1 cup raw rice yields 3 cups cooked rice.

Use in any rice dish or cuisine, from savory to sweet. Great for pilafs, puddings, salads, soups, stir-fries and stuffings. Makes a nutritious breakfast cereal, including jook. Or just enjoy steamed plain with a vegetable, seafood or meat entree.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/3 cup (60 g)

Servings per Container: 7

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value

Calories	200

Calories from Fat	20

Total Fat	2 g	3%

Saturated Fat	0 g	0%

Trans Fat	0 g	*

Cholesterol	0 mg	0%

Sodium	0 mg	0%

Potassium	175 mg	4%

Total Carbohydrates	43 g	14%

Dietary Fiber	3 g	10%

Sugars	1 g	*

Protein	6 g	*

Vitamin A		0%

Vitamin C		0%

Calcium		0%

Iron		4%

Manganese		120%

Magnesium		20%

Phosphorus		20%

Molybdenum		35%

Selenium		4%

Zinc		8%

*Daily value not established.

Other Ingredients: Black Rice. Product of China.

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