Black rice is gluten-free and gut-friendly. It is rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber, and acts as a natural cleanser. It is lower in calories and higher in protein content than white rice. Black rice is a good source of iron, vitamins, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and many other nutrients. It is widely believed to lower the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. It is known to help with healthy weight loss. Black rice has a deep black color which turns deep purple when cooked. The dark purple color of cooked black rice is due to its anthocyanin content. Black rice has higher anthocyanin content by weight than other colored grains. Black rice is suitable for creating traditional rice-based dishes like porridge, desserts, traditional black rice cakes, breads, and noodles.