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Whole Grain Farro by Rustichella d'Abruzzo

$12.90

One of the first grains discovered, farro is the ancestor of modern wheat. It is said to have sustained the Roman legions as they conquered Europe.\n\nFarro is a cereal grain in which, unlike wheat, the husk adheres to the grain, just as in barley and oats. Its fiber content therefore is high and so are nutrients such as Vitamin E and protein. When combined with legumes, as in many Tuscan recipes, farro forms a complete protein source.\n\nLike various other grains, farro requires overnight (12 hours) soaking before incorporating into your favorite recipe. Whole Grain Farro is excellent in soups and stews or mixed with fresh vegetables to make a cold salad.\n\nEach bag of Rustichella d'Abruzzo Whole Grain Farro weighs approximately 1.1 lb. and is imported from Italy.

 

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Wild Red Medium Grain Italian Rice by Gli Aironi

$15.95

Gli Aironi's Wild Red Italian Rice is grown in Risaie Vercellesi, a region considered by many to be ideal for the production of Italian rice. The Perinotti family has lived and harvested rice in this region for five generations.\n\nTheir method of stone craft husking guarantees a light shelling of the grain, thus keeping the nutrients intact on the external part, which is essential to the texture and taste of rice after cooking. Wild Red Italian Rice's wealth of vitamins and minerals exceeds other types of rice and it is known for its antioxidant qualities as well as for its high digestability.\n\nAlthough it requires a longer cooking time (45-50 minutes), the crystalline red color of this medium grain rice makes a striking and memorable presentation. Its flavor and aroma will captivate you. Prepare this Wild Red Italian Rice with fresh legumes and vegetables, pair it with white fish or use it in your own variation of a rice salad.\n\nEach box contains 2.2 pounds of vacuum packed Gli Aironi Red Wild (Wholemeal) Medium Grain Italian Rice from Italy.