MERACINQUE CARNAROLI CLASSICO RICE 1KG
Description
1kg packs, sold individually or in a box of 8.
Product of Italy.
Meracinque only sows 100% Carnaroli seeds and not sub- varieties, that’s why their rice is defined as “Carnaroli Classico”. Carnaroli is considered the king of risotto rices because it holds its structure resulting in individual al dente grains, and the high starch content creates the signature creaminess of a great risotto.
Meracinque is located in Roncoferraro, Mantua - a strip of land between Veneto and Lombardy unique for geo-physical characteristics: the clay soil is particularly suited to this type of cereal. Water is drawn from Lake Garda which is known for it’s clear and unpoluted waters.
1) MICRO NATURAL®: A registered Micro Natural® method that allows the preservation of the good health of the plant by keeping the rice field healthy with micronized rock powder and natural microorganisms.
2) AGRICULTURE 4.0: Precision agriculture combined with the principles of the "Internet of Farming", based on the harmonious and interconnected use of different technologies.
3) AGED FOR ONE YEAR: The paddy rice rests for a year so to ossify the grain that maintains its nutritional properties and guarantee an excellent results in the kitchen.
4) DRIED AT LOW TEMPERATURE: The rice is dried at a low temperature to prevent grain fracturing. The fuel used is LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) that leaves NO traces of hydrocarbons on the product.
5) RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT : 360 degree sustainability thanks to soil mapping, variable-rate sowing, cover crops, minimum tillage, land rotation and a new 100% plastic-free packaging.
