Rice, Red 'Ceredek Merah'
- Product number: 242515
- Origin: South and Southeast Asia
- Latin: *Oryza sativa*
Growing rice yourself in the Netherlands is a fun adventure and an educational challenge! This red rice from Indonesia produces a true red rice grain without artificial colouring. Research shows that the natural Statin (Lovastatin) in fermented red rice helps lower cholesterol. This pure, healthy rice has been eaten as a food in Asia for centuries. Fear of "self-medication" sometimes prompts authorities to ban foodstuffs, and this valuable rice is no exception. However, Lovastatin is also found in, for example, oyster mushrooms. Seed is not forbidden, and neither is growing it yourself, so go ahead, but be careful with making your own medicines...
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Latin: Oryza sativa
Dutch: Rode rijst
Also known as: Ceredek Merah
English: Red Rice
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- Flower colour: N/A
- Origin: South and Southeast Asia
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Advanced
- Latin: *Oryza sativa*
- Dutch: Red rice
- Also known as: Crimson Trace
- English: Red Rice
