The pericarp (outer covering) of Black rice is Black due to the presence of the Black color pigment called anthocyanin which is rich in antioxidants and poses a variety of health benefits such as anti ageing, anticancer, anti-diabetes, lowering the risk of obesity, etc. Black rice is glutinous and contains a high level of nutrients such as vitamin B, vitamin E, iron, thiamine, magnesium, niacin, phosphorous and it is also rich in dietary fiber. Similar to normal white rice Black rice is also free of gluten and cholesterol, low in sugar, salt, and fat. Black rice is generally consumed along with the bran due to the presence of anthocyanin and is sold as unmilled rice.