Black Rice

Malinao, Aklan

Rice is often spoken of as a staple, but some varieties carry a character beyond daily familiarity. Black rice is one such grain — dark in color, aromatic when cooked, and distinct in both appearance and texture.

This black rice is grown and harvested in Malinao, Aklan. The grains retain their naturally deep purple-black bran layer, which gives the rice its characteristic color and contributes to its firm, satisfying texture after cooking.

When prepared, the grains remain separate and pleasantly chewy, with a mild nutty character that distinguishes them from common white rice varieties. The cooking water gradually takes on a deep purple hue, a natural expression of the pigments present in the grain.

Equally at home as an everyday table rice or as part of more deliberate meals, black rice offers a different experience of a food that sits at the center of Filipino life.

A grain shaped by place, season, and cultivation.

CHARACTER

• Whole black rice grains
• Naturally dark bran layer
• Firm, chewy texture when cooked
• Mild nutty flavor
• Deep purple color when prepared

INGREDIENT

100% Black Rice

ORIGIN

Malinao, Aklan
Philippines

PREPARATION

Rinse before cooking.

Black rice generally requires more water and a longer cooking time than white rice. Soaking before cooking may help produce a softer texture.

COMMON USE

Served as table rice, mixed with other rice varieties, or prepared for porridge, desserts, and specialty dishes.

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.