Pasting and Nutritional Characteristics of Black Rices Harvested in Korea

Three black rices(Suwon 415, Iksan 427 and Sanghaehyanghyeolla) harvested in Korea were examined in their pasting characteristics, and minor nutrients(vitamins and minerals) in comparison to those of a brown rice (Dongjinbyo), whereas Iksan 427 and Sanghaehyanghyeolla were waxy rices(0.4 and 0.6%, respectively). Iksan 427 and Sanghaehyanghyeolla showed similar viscosity pattern with significantly low pasting temperatures and viscosity. Brown rice showed higher pasting viscosity and pasting temperature than black rices, and its viscosity pattern was similar to Suwon 415. Brown rice and Suwon 415 displayed higher hardness but lower adhesiveness of their gels. Black rices contained more non-carbohydrate components and dietary fiber than brown rice. From the amino acid analysis, black rices contained more acid amino acids (aspartic and glutamic acids) than brown rice. Among the black rices, Suwon 415 had the highest content of total essential amino acids(4.3%). Black rices also contained higher amounts of vitamin B complexes (thiamin, riboflavin and niacin) and minerals(K, Mg and Ca) than brown rice. Sanghaehyanghyeolla showed an exceptionally high amount of Ca (12mg%).