Black rice (also known as purple rice) is a range of rice types of the species Oryza sativa L. , some of which are glutinous rice. Varieties include but are not limited to Indonesian black rice and Thai jasmine black rice. Black rice is high in nutritional value and is a source of iron, vitamin E, and antioxidants (more than in blueberries). The bran hull (outermost layer) of black rice contains one of the highest levels of anthocyanin antioxidants found in food. The grain has a similar amount of fiber to brown rice and like brown rice, has a mild, nutty taste.
In China, black rice is claimed to be good for the kidney, stomach and liver. 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, which is higher by weight than that of other colored grains.It is suitable for making porridge, dessert, traditional Chinese black rice cake or bread. Noodles made from black rice have also been produced.
Health Benefits:
1. Black rice extract can anti-oxidant, removal of free radicals, improve iron deficiency anemia, anti-stress response and immune regulation,and other physiological functions;
2. Black rice extract can maintain normal blood vessels, reducing blood vessels brittle, to preventblood vessels rupture and bleeding;Nourishing yin and invigorating the kidney, strengthening the spleen, warming the liver, improving eyesight,promoting blood circulation and so on;
3. Black rice extract can antibacterial, lower blood pressure, the effect of inhibiting the growth of cancer cells;
4. Black rice extract can improve myocardial nutrition, reduce myocardial oxygen consumption and other effects; Nourishing yin and invigorating the kidney, strengthening the spleen, warming the liver, improving eyesight, promoting blood circulation and so on;
5. Black rice extract can cure body weakness, dizziness, hyphemia, the white hair, eye disease, soreness of waist and knee pain and lassitude of the extremities.
1.black rice extract can
applied in food field, black rice extract also can be used as food additive and colorant;
2.black rice extract can applied in health product field, black rice extract capsule supply a new way to treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease;
3.black rice extract can applied in cosmetic field, black rice extract is mainly used as antioxidant, preventing UV radiation.
Spec:
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Analysis |
Specification |
Result |
Test method |
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Physical Description |
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Appearance |
Dark–violet fine powder |
Complies |
Visual |
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Odor |
Characteristic |
Characteristic |
Organoleptic |
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Particle size |
100% pass 80 mesh |
Complies |
80 Mesh Screen |
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Chemical Tests |
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Assay (C3G) |
5.0% Min |
5.68% |
HPLC |
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Loss on drying |
5.0% Max |
3.25% |
5g/105℃/3hrs |
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Residue on Ignition |
5.0% Max |
0.29% |
2g/525℃/3hrs |
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Extract Solvent(Ethanol) |
1000ppm Max |
150ppm |
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Heavy metals |
20.0ppm Max |
Complies |
AAS |
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As |
2.0ppm Max |
Complies |
AAS |
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Microbiology Control |
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Total plate count |
1,000cfu/g Max |
180cfu/g |
AOAC |
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Yeast & Mold |
100cfu/g Max |
20cfu/g |
AOAC |
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E. Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
AOAC |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
AOAC |
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Conclusion |
Complies with the standards. |
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General Status |
Non-GMO, Non-irradiation, ISO & Kosher Certificated. |
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Packing and Storage |
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Packing: Pack in paper-carton and two plastic-bags inside. |
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