USDA Certified Organic Ingredients: organic black rice flour, organic brown rice flour, organic rice flour Country of Origin: China  Qualities: Black rice is a dark colored, short-grain rice that turns into a deep purple color once cooked. Also known as "forbidden rice", it is considered the healthiest variety of any rice on the market, containing anthocyanins which account for its dark color and high antioxidant levels as well as essential amino acids like lysine and tryptophan; vitamins such as thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), folic acid (B9); and dietary minerals including iron, zinc, calcium, manganese, and phosphorus.  Common use:  Black rice noodles turn a deep purple color when cooked, rendering a deliciously nutty flavor. Disclaimer: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.