Red rice yuyake-mochi ⋅ Nanohana ⋅ 1kg

Naturally red, Yuyake-mochi glutinous rice is characterized by its high fiber, tannin and antioxidant content, higher than that of ordinary brown rice. It is also rich in minerals, notably magnesium. The Japanese often use it to prepare sekihan, a dish based on rice and red azuki beans. It is sometimes used as sake rice because of its color. The Japanese eat it mixed with white rice in a ratio of 1/3, where it adds flavor, texture and color to the rice. It can also be eaten in salads, sautéed rice or desserts. Black rice is grown in Toyama prefecture, which is renowned for the quality of its rice. The plains are irrigated by melting snow from Mount Hida, also known as the "Northern Alps". With its fertile, nutrient-rich soils, the region is ideal for growing rice.