The product
Carnaroli Rice Cascina Oschiena
Carnaroli Italian rice, produced by Cascina Oschiena in Vercelli province
Code:
93827
Country of origin:
Italy - Piedmont
Weight:
500 g
Minimum order:
1 piece
| Description | Carnaroli Italian rice, cultivated in Cascina Oschiena, an Ecological Biodiversity Protected area - Natura 200, and certified Friend of the Earth |
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| Appearance | The grain is pearled with a tapered shape |
| Taste | Good aromatic balance |
| Curiosity | Why is this Carnaroli called Carnaroli "Classic"? Classic is the term that guarantees the authenticity and purity and distinguishes this true ancient variety from the Carnaroli-type modern varieties created for industrial agriculture. At Cascina Oschiena, Alice is among the few farmers in Italy that still grow ancient varieties maintaining their historical uniqueness and keeping quality alive |
| Our selection | In our Cascina Oschiena selection we cannot leave out Carnaroli Classic, one of the best italian rices, able to blend and enhance flavours and foods. This rice is cultivated strictly following integrated production techniques: guaranteeing top quality production and enviroment safeguard. We find in the rice the same attention that Alice Cerutti puts during the cultivation: Cascina Oschiena has obtained the EU recognition of Special Protection Area and since 2019 has become "Nature Reserve" thanks to the conversion of 25 hectares previously dedicated to the cultivation of rice into the creation of wetlands for the protection and enhancement of biodiversity |
| Suggestions | Carnaroli grains have the perfect cooking resistance. It is therefore ideal for finest preparation of risottos. Cooking time: 16-18 minutes |
| Ingredients | Classic Carnaroli Rice |
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| Weight | 500 g |
| Packaging | Vacuum-packed and in a windowed cardboard case |
| Storage Conditions (packaged products) | Keep in a cool and dry place |
| Instructions for use | Cooking time: 16 - 18 minutes. |
| Country of origin of the primary ingredient | Italy |
| Nutrition Declaration | Energy: 1485 kJ / 350 kcal Fat: 0,6 g of which saturates: 0,1 g Carbohydrate: 78 g of which sugars: 0,3 g Protein: 7,4 g Salt: 0,01 g Typical value per 100 g |
The producer
Cascina Oschiena - Crova (VC) - Piedmont
Why we chose them
Cascina Oschiena is a historic rice farm that has been run since 2008 by Alice and Simone, a couple both in business and in life. They run their rice
farm with passion and dedication. Alice has learnt to sow and cultivate rice, to drive the tractor and to work the land, whilst Simone, an
environmental chemist, plays a key role in selecting cultivation techniques to reduce the use of fertilisers and pesticides: indeed, all Cascina
Oschiena rice is guaranteed to be residue-free. The farmstead has been renovated, whilst striving to respect the architecture of yesteryear: the
drying shed and silos have been harmoniously integrated into the farmstead, whilst the stable for draught horses has been converted into a storage
area for tractors and agricultural equipment. The farm covers 109 hectares, 25 of which were converted into a nature reserve in 2018: the Pittima
Reale Natural Oasis is one of the largest private wetlands in Europe created through the conversion of agricultural land; if we add the 6.5 hectares
of woodland, we can say that today around 30% of the farm's land has been returned to the environment and dedicated to biodiversity, whilst 70% is
used for rice cultivation.
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