Red Rice

Product Overview

Thai Red Rice, traded internationally as red cargo rice, is an unpolished long-grain rice whose bran layer carries natural red-brown proanthocyanidin pigments. Only the inedible husk is removed, so the fibre, minerals and antioxidant compounds concentrated in the bran remain on the grain. It cooks firmer and chewier than both white and standard brown rice and carries a strong nutty flavour that holds up well in salads, grain bowls and blended wholegrain products. Demand is driven by the health and wellness category in Europe, North America and Australia, where red rice is positioned alongside quinoa and other wholegrains, and by traditional consumption across Asia. As with all unpolished rice, the retained bran oils shorten shelf life relative to milled white rice, so current-crop supply matters.

Grain Description

Long grains with an intact red-brown bran layer. Cooks firm, chewy and separate with a pronounced nutty flavour, and holds its texture well when cooled.