Golden Elephant Purple Leum Pua Sweet Rice (5lb)
$13.99
Product Description:
Purple leum pua sweet rice, also known as Thai sweet rice or black sticky rice, is a type of rice with a sweet flavor and chewy texture:
Purple leum pua sweet rice is a subspecies of Oryza sativa, commonly known as domesticated or Asian rice. It’s traditionally used as a Thai dessert rice, but can also be used in savory side dishes and salads
Ingredients
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Color
Purple leum pua sweet rice is a dark, shiny violet color that turns indigo once cooked.
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Flavor
It has a naturally sweet flavor with a nutty taste from its intact bran layer.
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Texture
It’s naturally sticky, or glutinous, and has a chewy texture.
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Uses
It can be served with coconut milk, sweet syrup, coconut cream, or fresh fruit, or used in stuffings, puddings, and rice balls.
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Nutrition
It’s loaded with antioxidants, iron, and protein. It also contains anthocyanins, which may help protect the eyes from diseases, and protein, which may help maintain skin firmness and elasticity.
