Black Rice Extract — Oryza sativa | Kala Chawal, Nalla biyyam

Black Rice Extract — Oryza sativa — known as Kala Chawal in Hindi, Karuppu arisi in Tamil, Nalla biyyam in Telugu, Karutha ari in Malayalam, Kala tandul in Marathi, and Kalo chal in Bengali (Oryza sativa)

Black Rice Extract — Oryza sativa (Oryza sativa) is valued for its Anthocyanin, Phenolic acids (ferulic, p-coumaric), Flavonoids, γ-oryzanol, Tocopherol/tocotrienol, Grain fibre matrix. Listed on herbuno.in with INR pricing for domestic Indian buyers.

Specification & Sourcing Notes

Cyanidin-3-glucoside is the anthocyanin that gives black rice its colour and it is the marker buyers assay — white and brown rice extracts carry none of it. Commonly selected for natural-colour applications, antioxidant premixes and functional beverage blends. Anthocyanins are pH-sensitive; specify the colour basis for your matrix.

FAQs

What does “broad-spectrum” mean for this black rice extract?

“Broad-spectrum” means the extract is positioned around the naturally occurring grain matrix—anthocyanin context plus supporting phenolic acids, flavonoids and grain companions—rather than being sold on a single standardized marker. For formulators, this supports a fuller “whole grain phytonutrient” story and keeps the product flexible across formats. Batch-to-batch verification is still handled through COA and in-house quality control, but the product narrative does not depend on one fixed assay number on the front label. Claim strength: High

How should I position black rice extract on a PDP without crossing into drug-style claims?

Keep language routine-first and structure/function only: “everyday antioxidant intake,” “polyphenol support within a varied diet,” and “grain-derived phytonutrient profile.” Avoid disease terms and avoid cure/prevent phrasing. Include clear serving math and simple format guidance, then keep your standard disclaimer visible. If you share any quantified values, only use numbers supported by the lot COA and ensure finished-product math meets your market’s thresholds before printing numeric claims. Claim strength: High

What formats tend to be easiest for buyers to implement?

Capsules are usually the simplest because they offer clean serving control and predictable daily use. RTM sticks and drink mixes are next when you want a more ritual-led format; just lock the shake/whisk time and temperature in SOPs so dispersion stays repeatable. Gummies work well when you keep inclusion conservative and watch water activity closely; adjust one variable at a time so texture, flavour and fill performance are easy to troubleshoot during scale-up. Claim strength: Moderate

Any practical handling notes for manufacturing and end users?

Protect from moisture, keep packs tightly sealed, and document mixing time and settle steps in SOPs to maintain repeatable dispersion and mouthfeel. Use with food and keep servings modest and consistent; discontinue if unusually sensitive. Not for children. As a routine practice, advise spacing ~90 minutes from medications. If stacking with other actives, add one change at a time over 1–2 weeks so evaluation stays simple and audit-friendly. Claim strength: High

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