The physicochemical properties of pigmented (Midorimochi, Jeokjinjubyeo, and Heukmichalbyeo) and non-pigmented
(Hwayoungbyeo) rice varieties were investigated. Starch from non-pigmented rice consisted mainly of large polyhedral granules that
were more loosely packed than those of the non-pigmented sample. Pigmented rice showed higher linoleic acid content (36 - 40%)
and hydrolysis rate (63 - 79%) but lower oleic acid content (35 - 39%), blue value (0.05 - 0.17), and viscosity values than the nonpigmented
one. Significantly higher mineral content, blue value, and pasting and viscosity values were observed in the Jeokjinjubyeo
sample compared to those of the other pigmented rice samples. The Midorimochi variety, on the other hand, exhibited the highest
total amino acid (816.82 ng mg-1) and sugar (0.15 - 3.35 μg g-1) contents and the lowest pasting and viscosity values. No substantial
difference in the X-ray diffraction pattern was observed among the samples. Results of this study could serve as baseline information
for the quality evaluation of three pigmented rice cultivars and provide a better understanding of their potential uses and food industry
applications.