This rice is considered by the experts to be one of the best varieties of Italian rice. It has long thin grains that become soft after cooking. This variety of rice absorbs condiments and seasoning very easily and is ideal for the preparation of risottos as the grains do not stick to each other.
Its long, rounded grains characterize Carnaroli rice, often described as “the king of Italian rice”. The starch it contains is the richest in amylose, a substance that helps to make the grain firm to the core and gives it excellent cooking properties. The grains therefore maintain an excellent absorption capacity, and the loss of nutritional value during cooking is kept to a minimum. The starch also gives this rice its creamy side, which is so delicious in risotto.
IGP certification guarantees that a product comes exclusively from an uncontaminated territory, far away from industrial contamination. The Po Delta is a protected region that has been included by UNESCO in the List of World Heritage Sites of Italy. Harvested with the sea surrounding this mineral-rich territory, these grains carry greater flavour and richness in potassium compared to other ordinary rice.