Dear all, Thanks for your contribution in the discussion about black rice. Before I read the article on black rice of Assam, I was not aware of its existence in our part of the world. But now I know that amongst the health conscious public this product is widely used. Now I am also convinced that black rice black and it does not turn white when you cook.
'The proof of the pudding is in the eating'. Last Saturday I went out to buy black rice in Rotterdam. The best place to buy this type of product in Rotterdam is the Green Passage. " We all wish we could be a little more environmentally friendly, and know where to buy those "safe" food items for our families. Well here at De Groene Passage, literally the Green Passage in English, you can buy your meat from an organically accredited butcher, your fruit and vegetables from Gimsel natural foods supermarket, and even take a break at the Bio-cafe. The passage covers some 21,527 sq. ft. and offers shopping pleasure in a natural plant-covered environment that exudes peace and harmony. Shoppers come from near and far to enjoy this unique way of caring for their family's well-being". I could choose Thai black rice or Italian black rice. The Italian variety was Venere Nero rice also known as Black Venus rice. I bought a packet of Thai black rice. It is expansive. I paid €3,25 for a packet of 400 gram rice. Returning home I followed the instructions printed on the packet. I washed one cup of rice three times and left it soak for about 40 minutes in two cups of water. Then I cooked it under low heat for 40 minutes stirring regularly. It was ready when the water evaporated. Black rice has a deep black colour (see attached images) and usually turns deep purple when cooked. Like brown rice the black rice has a mild, nutty taste. You have to chew the rice harder and longer than your normal white rice. It is also suitable for making porridge, dessert, traditional Chinese black rice cake, bread, and noodles. If of interest you can try your hand with receipes mentioned in the below mentioned links: http://www.mynewroots.org/site/2011/05/black-rice-is-the-new-brown-2/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvB-e44bceo While searching for shops where to buy black rice, I came across the following information which I would like to share with you. Rotterdam first with green LED wave for cyclists <http://www.fietsberaad.nl/?lang=nl&repository=Rotterdam+first+with+green+LED+wave+for+cyclists> Eco-sustainable tourism: In and around Rotterdam <http://www.holland.com/global/tourism/article/ecosustainable-tourism-rotterdam.htm> Black rice is the latest superfood <http://tinyurl.com/jdmnq6m> . Here's why! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: vrijdag 27 mei 2016 7:42 To: [email protected] Cc: Binoy Bordoloi; NRIPEN BARUA.; Assamnet; East, North; FriendsofAssamNE; Thakur, Himendra Subject: Re: [SupportAChild-Assam] Will the local name of Black Rice be Kola Joha in Assam? Dear friends, Kala joha rar is black means, bark but rice is not totally black. You know black rice like joha smell available in Manipur, they use every day as lord Govinda prassad. Biju On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 9:14 PM, 'Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer' <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] [SupportAChild-Assam] < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]> wrote: Dear Binoy, Utpal, Anna Satin, Nripen. Himendra, Sanjoy, Until this week I did not know that black rice existed. I came across the article and shared it. I am happy that it generated some discussions. Thanks to you all I have acquired some new knowledge. 1. I understand that Kola Joha is black rice. In Assam it is in the market as Kola Joha. Check http://www.giskaa.com/kola-joha-wild-black-joha-rice-500-g 2. Aromatic Rices. This is a 300 pages long publication by IRRI and gives information about Aromatic rice in different parts of the world. Black rice of Assam is also mentioned informing where it is produced. You may download it free. This edition has been published under a special arrangement between International Rice Research Institute, Manila, The Philippines and the publisher (Published by Mohan Primlani for Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 66 Janpath, New Delhi 110 001) http://books.irri.org/8120414209_content.pdf 3. Aromatic Joha rice of Assam- a review (If I understood correctly) informs that we have in Assam 47 different types of Joha rice including Kola Joha (Table 1) http://www.arccjournals.com/uploads/articles/ar311001.pdf 4. What Is Black Rice, and Where Did It Come From? http://modernfarmer.com/2015/10/what-is-black-rice/ 5. Nothing to beat black rice http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/nothing-to-beat-black-rice/article8214822.ece 6. Black rice cultivation- a success story in Assam - Rural Development http://www.nezine.com/info/Black%20rice%20cultivation-%20a%20success%20story%20in%20Assam Greetings to you all. Wahid (da) From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: donderdag 26 mei 2016 16:38 To: Support a child Cc: NRIPEN BARUA.; Assamnet; East, North; FriendsofAssamNE; Thakur, Himendra Subject: Re: [SupportAChild-Assam] Will the local name of Black Rice be Kola Joha in Assam? Dear Himendra Thakur: I do not think Kola Joha will be the same as Black Rice; it is not black enough, as far as I know. I am copying the expert, Dr. Goswami, who retired from CSIR-NEIST recently. He may respond, assuming he looks up e-mails once in a while. Regards Binoy On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 11:09 PM, <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] [SupportAChild-Assam] < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]> wrote: Dear Nripen/Binoy, Thanks a lot for the info that you are giving us . By the way, will the local name of Black Rice be Kola Joha in Assam? With warm greetings to all, Himendra _____ From: "NRIPEN BARUA. <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] [SupportAChild-Assam]" < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]> To: "Bhaskar Barua <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]" < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]> Cc: "Assamnet" < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]>, " <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]" < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]>, "Friendsof Assam NE" < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 6:10:29 PM Subject: RE: [SupportAChild-Assam] The "forbidden" rice of China is now cultivated in Assam Our own Binoy Bordoloi has also been quite involved in Black rice cultivation in Assam. Thanks Wahid for sharing the news. FYI Nripen Barua _____ To: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] CC: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]; <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]; <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] From: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 23:04:38 +0200 Subject: [SupportAChild-Assam] The "forbidden" rice of China is now cultivated in Assam At Rs 250/kg this black rice variety makes remote Assam farmers rich <http://tinyurl.com/jfxb9xd> Extra information <http://draxe.com/forbidden-rice/> for those who are interested in the black rice.__._,_.___ _____ Posted by: Biju Borbaruah < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]> _____ <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SupportAChild-Assam/conversations/messages/3275;_ylc=X3oDMTJxdGliNjI4BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI1NTE0MTA4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2Mzk4NQRtc2dJZAMzMjc1BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTQ2NDMyNzcyMQ--?act=reply&messageNum=3275> Reply via web post • <mailto:[email protected]?subject=Re%3A%20%5BSupportAChild-Assam%5D%20Will%20the%20local%20name%20of%20Black%20Rice%20be%20Kola%20Joha%20in%20Assam%3F> Reply to sender • <mailto:[email protected]?subject=Re%3A%20%5BSupportAChild-Assam%5D%20Will%20the%20local%20name%20of%20Black%20Rice%20be%20Kola%20Joha%20in%20Assam%3F> Reply to group • <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SupportAChild-Assam/conversations/newtopic;_ylc=X3oDMTJmaTBndXViBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI1NTE0MTA4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2Mzk4NQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzE0NjQzMjc3MjE-> Start a New Topic • <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SupportAChild-Assam/conversations/topics/3263;_ylc=X3oDMTM1bzZhaWw4BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI1NTE0MTA4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2Mzk4NQRtc2dJZAMzMjc1BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTQ2NDMyNzcyMQR0cGNJZAMzMjYz> Messages in this topic (7) _____ https://s.yimg.com/ru/static/images/yg/img/megaphone/1464031581_phpFA8bON <https://yho.com/1wwmgg> Have you tried the highest rated email app? 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