Themain purpose of this book is to introduce black rice to a wider circle ofpeople. Although there have been research on different aspects of black rice, theinformation is scattered and not easily accessible to laypersons. The book intendsto cover all the aspects of black rice from research, history, to itsdevelopment. As such, the book will be suitable for both rice researchers and non-professionals who want to know more about this unique rice crop. Black rice,also known as forbidden rice, is packed with high level of nutrients andantioxidants. The antioxidants found in black rice is higher than theblueberries (that contain highest amount of anthocyanins). Black rice is blackdue to anthocyanin content in the outer layer of its kernel. Legend tells thatthis rice was consumed only by royals in China and it was expected that thisrice would increase life span of the king. Consumption of black rice withoutapproval was hanged. Ordinary individuals were not allowed to consume blackrice. Thus this rice is also known as forbidden rice and Emperor's rice. Nowthis black heirloom rice is widely available in different parts of the world. Researchers have found that black rice reduce Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS),the free radicals produced in the body which is the cause of many diseases. This rice also reduce diabetes, inflammation, heart attack, allergy andobesity; reduce the growth of cancer, improves digestive system and is panaceaof many health problems. Thus this rice is also known as long life rice. Foodnutritionists consider black rice as modern super foods. The cultivation methodof black rice is similar to general rice cultivation practices. There are manyvarieties available in black rice which is of different Asian origin butChinese black rice is the most famous among them. Black rice has a wide rangeof applications because its bran is used as a natural food colouring dye, andit is also used to prepare noodles, pasta, porridge, wine etc. This rice takesslightly longer time to cook than widely available white rice. In modern era,black rice serve as one of the best food materials available to us to maintainour health with regular physical exercise.