Although purple rice and black rice are very similar in appearance and color, they are not the same kind of rice and have different efficacy and nutritional value.

1, efficacy and nutritional value of purple rice

The appearance of purple rice has a thin layer of purple-black substance called anthocyanin, which is the essence of purple rice and has anti-aging effect. Many people regard purple rice as a precious tonic, so it is called "blood-enriching rice" and "longevity rice" among the people.

Purple rice is rich in zinc, iron, calcium, anthocyanin, folic acid, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin B 1 and other nutrients. It is a low GI food, which can help lower cholesterol and promote gastrointestinal peristalsis.

The rice cooked by purple rice is sweet and delicious, suitable for all ages. Has the effects of replenishing blood and qi, nourishing kidney and liver, and nourishing yin.

2. The efficacy and nutritional value of black rice.

Black rice is rich in dietary fiber, B group and various trace elements, which has the effects of invigorating spleen and nourishing yin, tonifying kidney and benefiting qi, and has good curative effect on anorexia and spleen deficiency. At the same time, its protein and starch content are high, so black rice belongs to high GI food, which is easy to cause blood sugar fluctuation after eating. It is suggested that diabetics eat less, and the taste is hard and flatulence is easy after eating. People with bad stomachs, the elderly and children should also eat as little black rice as possible to avoid indigestion.