Discovering the Magic of Colored and Fragrant Rice Milks

Ever wondered what makes rice milk special? Scientists recently explored the unique features of rice milk made from colorful and aromatic rice varieties. They used descriptive sensory analysis with trained experts and gathered opinions from 161 consumers. They also measured things like color, thickness, aroma compounds, and nutritional content. Turns out, purple and red rice milk have more health benefits, like antioxidants, than regular white rice milk. But, people didn't like the color as much. Once they tasted it, the red rice milk was a hit, along with brown and white aromatic rice milk. These had a yummy "popcorn" smell. People really liked the brown aromatic rice milk and would buy it. It smelled like dairy milk, which many people preferred. These special rice milks offered unique flavors and were more popular than plain white rice milk. Using colorful and aromatic rice for milk can create a tasty, healthy drink. Plus, it gives farmers another use for their special rice types.