Black Rice — Premium Vietnamese Forbidden Grain Export
Vietnamese black rice — historically known as “forbidden rice” — is a nutrient-dense, anthocyanin-rich grain variety prized globally for its striking deep purple-black appearance, nutty flavour, and extraordinary health benefits. VinFruits Global exports premium Vietnamese black rice to health food brands, specialty retailers, and food manufacturers worldwide.
About the Product
Black rice gets its distinctive colour from a dense concentration of anthocyanin pigments in its outer bran layer. When cooked, the grains turn a dramatic deep purple, making it visually striking for culinary presentations. Vietnamese black rice features an average grain length of 6.6mm with a slightly sticky, chewy texture. It has a pleasant nutty, earthy flavour that pairs excellently with savoury dishes, Asian desserts (black rice pudding), smoothie bowls, and specialty grain blends.
Nutritional Highlights
Black rice contains higher concentrations of anthocyanins than blueberries, along with iron, dietary fibre, vitamin E, and essential amino acids. Its antioxidant properties are well-documented in nutritional research, and it is increasingly featured in functional food formulations, nutraceutical products, and premium health food retail. The intact bran layer also contributes a lower glycaemic response compared to white rice.
Market Applications
Black rice is used in premium retail packs, gourmet grain blends, Asian traditional desserts (black rice congee, coconut black rice pudding), health smoothie bowls, rice flour for natural black/purple food colouring, and functional food manufacturing. It commands a premium price point in European, American, and East Asian specialty food markets.
Retail and bulk packaging options. Private-label printing available. Suitable for health food and specialty retail channels.
Order Enquiry
Contact VinFruits Global for samples and pricing. Partner: VietDelta +84364772308.
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Specification
Key points to confirm before quotation.
Specification will be built from the buying brief, target format, volume, destination market and required compliance standard.
Product line
Rice and grain export program
Specifications
Broken: 10% max
Moisture: 14% max
Foreign matters: 0.1% max
Damaged kernel: 1% max
Yellow kernel: 1.5% max
Red & red steak kernel: 1.75% max
Glutinous kernel: 0.5% max
Paddy grain: 10 grains/kg max
Average grain length: 6.6mm
Milling degree: RM, S
Shelf Life
12 months
Certificates
Contact Sunrise Ins for certificate details
Origin
Vietnam
Payment Terms
T/T: 30% down payment after signing Sales Contract + 70% balance after receiving B/L scan; or 100% irrevocable L/C from international prime banks
Lead Time
7–14 days
Inquiry basis
Share destination market, target volume, format and requested timing.
Documentation
COA and export documents aligned to destination-market requirements.
Commercial flow
RFQ, sample review, specification alignment and shipment planning.
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