What Is Forbidden Rice?

Forbidden rice—aka imperial rice, heaven rice and king's rice—was once forbidden to anyone but the wealthy and elite. These days the versatile, nutritious and nutty tasting whole grain, which is usually labeled black rice, can—and should!—be eaten by anyone.

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