Black rice - revered in ancient China but overlooked in the West - could be one of the greatest "superfoods", scientists revealed yesterday.
The cereal is low in sugar but packed with healthy fibre and plant compounds that combat heart disease and cancer, say experts.
In ancient China it was known as "Forbidden Rice" because only nobles were allowed to eat it. Today, black rice is mainly used in Asia for food decoration, noodles, sushi and deserts.
Food scientist Dr Zhimin Xu said: "Just a spoonful of black rice bran contains more health-promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than are found in a spoonful of blueberries."
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