SPECIALITY Rice
We bring the best of the world’s great rice varieties to your table with our authentic selection of grains for sophisticated and exotic dishes.
BLACK RICE
BLACK RICE is a whole-grain rice with an unmistakable natural black colour that, while cooking, releases the characteristic scent of sandal wood and freshly baked bread. Originating from China, it is also currently cultivated in Italy, in the Po Valley.
It is known as the “Forbidden Rice of the Emperor“, as it is said to have been eaten only by him for its nutritional and aphrodisiac properties. The “Nero” rice has a high content of minerals, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Selenium, which are beneficial to our health.
Cooking time: 18 min
Shelf life: 36 months
RED RICE
“ROSSO” is a whole-grain rice, with a long grain and the unmistakable genuine red colour, that always remains firm. It is a rice with unique characteristics, well appreciated by connoisseurs all over the world for its pleasant, nutty flavour and the typical texture of its grain.
Best when boiled and seasoned with olive oil or with a fish and tomato based sauce. It can also be served plain, boiled, and as a side dish for meat or vegetable dishes. It is particularly suited for creating new and original rice salads using varied ingredients.
Cooking time: 18 min
Shelf life: 36 months
