Specific characteristics of Black Glutinous Rice Black Glutinous Rice is sticky rice. It is covered by red purple or black color pericarp. However, it is very sensitive to light and only farm during in-season rice field. Black Glutinous rice withstands the drought, aphid and green cicada. The different between black glutinous rice and other kinds of rice is the purple color on its leaf and pericarp. Benefits of Black Glutinous rice The important nutrient in black glutinous rice is gamma oryzanal. Gamma Oryzanal is an antioxidant, helps reduce cholesterol and Triglycerides.On another hand, it helps increase HDL in blood, stops the secretion of fluid acid and condensation of blood cell. It reduces sugar in blood cells and helps increase insulin in the 2nd type of diabetic patient. In addition, anthocyanin in Black Glutinous Rice is an antioxidant, helps the circulation of blood cycle and slow
