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Germinated black rice

Germinated black rice is black rice soaked until sprouting begins, then cooked or further processed; its dark grains commonly retain bran and become chewy.

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About Germinated black rice

Germinated black rice is black rice that has been soaked and allowed to begin sprouting before cooking or further processing. It is commonly prepared as a grain, much like other rice, and may be sold dried or ready for cooking. Germination describes a processing step; it does not make the product equivalent to rice sprouts.

The grains are dark purple-black and typically retain their bran layer, with a chewy texture and a mild, nutty flavour after cooking. Germination can change the grain’s texture and flavour, while soaking, drying and cooking affect the final product. The rice variety and processing details are not specified by the name alone.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Germinated black rice nutrition & diet

Germinated black rice nutritional value

Reference: Sprout rice

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
348kcal
Protein
7.8g
Carbs
74.0g
Fat
2.3g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Compare germinated rice in the same state—dry, soaked, or cooked—because water uptake and processing affect measured composition. Black-rice varieties and germination methods may also differ.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Taiwan FDA Nutrition Information Database — A05011 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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