riceberry

English

Noun

riceberry (uncountable)

1. A variety of brown rice with a deep purple color that was created by Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
   • 2013 January, P Prangthip, R Surasiang, R Charoensiri, V Leardkamolkam, S Komindr, U Yamborisut, A Vaavichit, R Kongkachuichai, “Amelioration of hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, oxidative stress and inflammation in steptozotocin^[sic]-induced diabetic rats fed a high fat diet by riceberry supplement”, in Journal of Functional Foods, volume 5, number 1:

     Dark purple riceberry bran contains a higher dietary fiber and antioxidant compounds than unpigmented rice bran.