If there is one type of rice that best represents authentic Japanese food culture, it is Koshihikari (often called Koshi rice). This super-premium short grain has unique characteristics – versatility, firmness, consistency, aroma and natural sweetness- that make it the ideal grain for making sushi. Grown in Australia, Koshi naturally posses optimimum water absorption properties when cooked, allowing the rice to stick together and retain its softness for longer for shaping into a myriad sushi…

Black derives its rich color from phytochemicals, anthocyanins and tocols, which are located in the inner portion of the rice bran.