Tag: Thai red cargo rice

Globally, red rice is known by a fascinating array of regional names, with Kerala's Matta rice and Assam's Bao-dhaan being just two examples. This nutrient-dense whole-grain rice gets its signature red hue from antioxidants known as anthocyanins. Its identity is deeply tied to the local culinary traditions and agricultural heritage of its origin.

Over 50% of the world's population relies on rice as a staple food. But beyond the common white and brown varieties, many are curious: what kind of rice is red rice? This distinctively colored grain is a whole rice variety, retaining its nutrient-rich bran and germ layers, which are colored red by the antioxidant anthocyanin.