Blood glutinous rice is not purple rice. There is a big difference between the two. The details are as follows:

1. Different origins

The main origin of blood glutinous rice is Changshu, Jiangsu , Purple rice is only grown in Hunan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Hubei and other places, and is a precious rice variety.

2. Different appearance

Blood glutinous rice is rice with a purple-red seed coat; purple rice has uniform grains and purple-black color. It is a variety of rice and belongs to the glutinous rice category.

3. Different characteristics

Blood glutinous rice is rice with a purple-red seed coat. Because the rice is waxy, it is called blood glutinous rice. After the blood glutinous rice is soaked in warm water, the red pigment of the seed coat is dissolved by the aqueous solution, and a purple-red aqueous solution will appear. The longer the time, the darker the red color. After cooking, the red testa separates from the embryo (rice kernel).

Purple rice has uniform grains, purple-black color, and sweet taste, but not greasy. Because it is rich in nutrients and has a good nourishing effect, it is called "blood-tonifying rice" and "longevity rice". rice".