About Organic Black Rice

Organic Black Rice, also known as Karuppu Kavuni, is a traditional rice variety native to India and historically consumed by royal households. This ancient grain is known for its deep black-purple colour, which comes from its naturally occurring pigments.

Unlike modern polished rice, Organic Black Rice is minimally processed to remove only the outer husk while retaining the bran layer. This traditional processing helps preserve the rice’s natural texture, colour, and nutritional profile.

Sri Saraswathi Organics sources Organic Black Rice from naturally cultivated farms in India, focusing on clean grain selection and minimal intervention. The result is authentic black rice that reflects traditional farming practices and consistent grain quality.

Organic Black Rice Benefits

• Organic Black Rice contains natural antioxidants present in its dark bran layer, which are preserved due to minimal processing.
• It is naturally rich in dietary fibre, supporting digestion and gut health.
• The dense grain structure provides slow and sustained energy release.
• Black rice contains essential minerals that support overall nutritional balance.
• Being unpolished, it retains nutrients that are usually lost during modern rice polishing.

Preparation Method for Organic Black Rice

• Wash Organic Black Rice thoroughly before cooking.
• Soak Karuppu Kavuni (Black Rice) for 8 hours to soften the grains.
• Cook the soaked rice using the same method as white rice.
• Ensure sufficient water is used to allow the grains to cook evenly.
• Cook until the grains are soft and well-cooked.
• Allow the rice to rest briefly before serving.

Storage Info for Organic Black Rice

• Store Organic Black Rice in an airtight container.
• Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Avoid refrigeration.

Regional Names for Black Rice

• Tamil: கருப்பு கவுனி அரிசி (Karuppu Kavuni Arisi)
• Kannada: ಕಪ್ಪು ಅಕ್ಕಿ (Kappu Akki)
• Telugu: నల్ల బియ్యం (Nalla Biyyam)
• Malayalam: കറുപ്പ് കവണി അരി (Karuppu Kavuni Ari )
• Hindi: काला चावल (Kala Chawal)
• Bengali: কালো চাল (Kalo Chaal)
• Punjabi: ਕਾਲਾ ਚੌਲ (Kala Chawal)