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Lotus Foods Bulk Organic Forbidden Black Rice – Gluten-Free, Gourmet & Certified Organic Heirloom Whole Grain Rice, 11 pounds (1 pack)

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1.0 servings per container | 100g
3300mg4g2g10g
CaloriesSodiumDietary FiberSugarsProtein
Brand Lotus Foods
Number of Items 1
Unit Count 176 Fl Oz
Item Weight 11 Pounds
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  • Legendary longevity rice – Organic Forbidden Rice is a medium-grain black rice grown in the Black Dragon region in China. A natural source of magnesium, protein, and antioxidants, this black rice is the perfect pantry staple for health food lovers
  • Ancient grains – whole grain heirloom black rice is treasured for its nutty taste, soft texture, and deep purple hue
  • Versatile organic food – enjoy the gourmet goodness of Lotus Foods’ Forbidden rice. Use it plain or elevate your meals with pilafs, rice bowls, soups, salads, stir-fries, or a hearty stuffing
  • Nutritional excellence – Forbidden black rice offers more than just flavor. This black rice is certified gluten-free, non-GMO project verified, whole grain, vegan, and cooks in just 30 minutes
  • Experience the goodness of organic whole grain rice

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Lotus Foods Organic Rice

Delicious

We source the finest flavor organic and heirloom rice varieties that cook quickly and easily. Perfect on their own or in stir-fries, pilafs, salads and pudding.

Nutritious

Organic and heirloom, whole grain rice contains fiber and antioxidants for a healthy diet. All of our products are Gluten Free and Vegan.

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Sustainable

We support More Crop Per Drop growing methods that produce more rice with less seed and less water while empowering women farmers.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF POSITIVE IMPACT

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS! THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF OUR JOURNEY!

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS! THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF OUR JOURNEY!

In 1995, Lotus Foods made its first sales of Bhutanese Red Rice and Forbidden Rice to Bay Area chefs. Over the past 25 years, the company has imported over 25 million pounds of certified organic rice from a multi-country network of family rice producers whose lives and communities have been transformed by access to markets and organic and Fair Trade premiums. Lotus Foods’ commitment to organic and regenerative practices is generating more rice from less land, preserving valuable genetic biodiversity, saving hundreds of millions of gallons of water annually, promoting long-term soil health, and removing greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere.

25 YEARS OF POSITIVE IMPACT

By supporting rice grown using organic, fair trade and More Crop Per Drop practices, Lotus Foods has had a significant positive impact cumulatively, enabling the company to:

  • Save 4 billion gallons of fresh water – enough to give a half gallon of water to every person on the planet.
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35,000 tons of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalents) – which is like taking 7,000 cars off the road for a year.
  • Source over 25 million pounds of organic rice.

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Try Our New Products! Lotus Foods brings you exceptional organic rice varieties from around the world, now in a convenient “heat & eat” pouch. Pre-cooked and ready in just 90 seconds, it’s easy to enjoy these rice varieties any time simply steamed or with your favorite proteins or vegetables. Perfect in any rice dish, like pilafs, curries, soups and stir-fries Grown on small family farms, this unique blend of whole grain black forbidden Rice and soft, aromatic white jasmine rice has a rich, nutty flavor. Lotus Foods is excited to bring Asia’s most popular noodles to American kitchens, now all gluten-free, and made with organic and whole grain rice. By replacing wheat with organic brown rice, these popular Japanese-style noodles are made gluten-free. Plump and toothsome with a mild nutty taste, they’re delicious in a savory broth, paired with veggies, protein and spices. These blissfully delicious thin-style noodles, used in Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, are made with organic white rice and don’t even have to be cooked! Just soak in boiled water for 4 minutes until tender. Enjoy in soups, stir fries, spring rolls.
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Product Description

Legend has it This ancient grain was reserved for the Emperors of China. Treasured for its delicious roasted nutty flavor, forbidden Rice is a natural source of antioxidants called anthocyanins, also found in blueberries. Grown organically on small family farms in heilongjiang region of China's Northwest provinces, our organic price premiums translate into more income, better health and brighter prospects for these families.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.5 x 12 x 2.25 inches; 11 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 885247723710 708953102702
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Lotus Foods
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00595JJ76
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,639 ratings

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Black Rice
Black Rice,Whole Grain,White Rice
Sticky Rice
Black Rice
Black Rice
Brown Rice,Whole Grain,White Rice,Jasmine Rice
weight
11 pounds
14.5 ounces
5 pounds
2.2 pounds
39.2 ounces
5 pounds
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grain
grain
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ingredients
Rice
Black Rice
Organic black rice.
Organic ancient black rice
energy info
330 kilocalories
130 calories
180.0 calories, 180.0 calories
nutritional fat info
3 grams
1 grams
2.0 grams, 2.0 grams

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,639 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, quality and taste of the cereal. For example, they mention it's a low priced alternative to wild rice, it tastes great and is delightful to eat. Customers are also impresseded with the carb content, ease of cooking, and texture. That said, opinions are mixed on the color.

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198 customers mention188 positive10 negative

Customers are satisfied with the taste of the cereal. They say it's nutty, chewy, and improves the taste. Some say it looks and tastes great, and is a welcome side dish for every meal.

"Can't wait to try it ! Delicious !! Also it came with instructions right on the package 📦 very good rice heart healthy!..." Read more

"...This rice has a wonderful flavor and delicious." Read more

"This rice Chas a very nice flavor! It is tasty and a welcome side dish for every meal. Great value" Read more

"I love the hearty, nutty taste of this purple rice. Loads of antioxidants...." Read more

68 customers mention68 positive0 negative

Customers find the health benefits of the rice to be excellent. They mention that it's filled with healthy antioxidants, and is much healthier than white rice or brown rice. They also appreciate the higher nutrient profile and color, as well as the higher level of protein. Overall, customers feel the rice is delicious and good for them.

"...it came with instructions right on the package 📦 very good rice heart healthy!..." Read more

"I love the hearty, nutty taste of this purple rice. Loads of antioxidants...." Read more

"Love the taste and texture, very similar to white rice but much healthier." Read more

"Healthy and Delicious" Read more

53 customers mention47 positive6 negative

Customers like the quality of the cereal. They say it's a high-quality organic rice, it cooks well, and is a great buy. Some customers also say that it'll last a long time in the pantry.

"Good quality food" Read more

"One of the best products for your supply. I store it in the freezer once opened. The quality lasts for months." Read more

"...I was forbidden to do that again. Turns out this rice is very robust, and is better served in the same manner as wild rice...." Read more

"...It also lasts a very long time in the fridge, perhaps two weeks. It doesn’t dip my energy as many grains do...." Read more

53 customers mention45 positive8 negative

Customers like the value of the cereal. They mention that it's a great price for organic, and a lower priced alternative to wild rice. Some say that the product is a large size for the money.

"...It is tasty and a welcome side dish for every meal. Great value" Read more

"...It's a generally lower priced alternative to wild rice, and using it isn't scary at all. Sorry if I had you worried." Read more

"Really big bag. Love this stuff. Good value but will have to be able to store unless you use a lot." Read more

"...Great price for a wonderful rice." Read more

32 customers mention26 positive6 negative

Customers find the cooking instructions clear. They mention that the rice cooks quickly, evenly, and is easy to prepare. Some customers also say that it goes great with stir-fry.

"Can't wait to try it ! Delicious !! Also it came with instructions right on the package 📦 very good rice heart healthy!..." Read more

"...I add it to my greens, toss as I did the quinoa A very easy and delicious way to cook this: use 1 cup of Lotus brand Organic Forbidden (black) rice..." Read more

"...Easy to cook too." Read more

"Tasted great, better price than local sources, very versatile. Easy to cook and long lasting in the pantry. A quick fix with unexpected dinner guests." Read more

28 customers mention23 positive5 negative

Customers like the carb content of the cereal. They say it's a wonderful alternative to brown rice, has good fiber, and is a healthy alternative to white and brown rice. Additionally, customers say it has a delicious flavor and reduces high carb white rice.

"It has good fiber, and it is a healthy alternative to white and brown rice." Read more

"I love this rice and can eat it every day. I also love that it’s lower in carbs than other types of rice. Great price for a wonderful rice." Read more

"This stuff is way better than eating any white rice I haven't tried the red yet but I've been in the black rice for a couple years now and I love..." Read more

"...I followed the instructions and my rice seem to cook well. It did not boil down to a sticky rice but was not as fluffy as I had wished...." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers like the texture of the cereal. They say it has a wonderful, chewy, firm, and silky texture. Some customers also mention that it's fluffy, sticky, and full of antioxidants.

"...prepared rice for lunch, which turned out to be a beautiful color and fluffy...." Read more

"...It has a lovely texture which is like a seed when cooked as directed, but if you use a pressure cooker with natural release or even just use extra..." Read more

"...with a dash of salt and a few drops of olive oil and it came out perfectly silky, soft, and nutty...." Read more

"...than plain white rice, it has a really nice subtle flavor & the texture is great!..." Read more

19 customers mention13 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the color of the rice. Some mention it has a rich color, while others say it's dyed and turns the water purple/black. Some say the rice makes a nice contrast when eating with lima beans soup. However, some customers also say that the water didn't turn slightly purplish like it should.

"...After that, I prepared rice for lunch, which turned out to be a beautiful color and fluffy...." Read more

"...Because it is so dark in color I forget I am actually eating rice at all.I strongly recommend this product!..." Read more

"...slightly purplish like it should if it was real, it just turned a little dirty grayish, I also felt the rice in the water it just feels weird, it..." Read more

"...Turns traditional purple after a quick cold water rinse. As long as they sell it, I'll continue to buy it." Read more

Excellent black rice !!!
5 Stars
Excellent black rice !!!
In order to ensure that this rice is genuine black rice, I checked online with a vinegar test. The rice passed the test, as seen in the photographs. The black rice was placed in a bowl with white vinegar and soaked for approximately 15 minutes. The water then became a light pink color, indicating anthocyanins are present in the rice. Furthermore, I soaked the rice for some time to determine if the inner part of the rice is light color and the outer part is black, and the test was successful. After that, I prepared rice for lunch, which turned out to be a beautiful color and fluffy. Black rice has a deep black color and usually turns deep purple when cooked. Its dark purple color is primarily due to its anthocyanin content. This rice has a wonderful flavor and delicious.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent black rice !!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
In order to ensure that this rice is genuine black rice, I checked online with a vinegar test. The rice passed the test, as seen in the photographs. The black rice was placed in a bowl with white vinegar and soaked for approximately 15 minutes. The water then became a light pink color, indicating anthocyanins are present in the rice. Furthermore, I soaked the rice for some time to determine if the inner part of the rice is light color and the outer part is black, and the test was successful. After that, I prepared rice for lunch, which turned out to be a beautiful color and fluffy. Black rice has a deep black color and usually turns deep purple when cooked. Its dark purple color is primarily due to its anthocyanin content. This rice has a wonderful flavor and delicious.
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