The prince of rice and risottos
its valuable organoleptic qualities make it unique in the kitchen and appreciated by top Italian and international chefs
The prince of rice and risottos
its valuable organoleptic qualities make it unique in the kitchen and appreciated by top Italian and international chefs
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Who we are

“La Via del Carnaroli”
project

Created in 2016, the 'La Via del Carnaroli' project is implemented by the Pavia Chamber of Commerce and is promoted by the main agricultural associations in the area. It aims to create a certified supply chain of Carnaroli rice from Pavia Carnaroli seeds.

1

Ensuring Quality

'La Via del Carnaroli' is a project of the Pavia Chamber of Commerce for the valorisation of the Pavia agri-food chain of Carnaroli rice from Carnaroli seed.

2

Preserving the Supply Chain

Supply chain certified by CSQA, a leading certification body in the food, food and beverage sectors for voluntary supply chain certification based on the ISO 22005 standard

3

Collective
Brand

The registered trademark 'Carnaroli from Carnaroli pavese' guarantees that only Carnaroli rice from Carnaroli seed, cultivated in rice fields in the province of Pavia, is in that box

4

Proper valorisation

stemming from the Certification of Traceability of Food Products, a strategic requirement for the agri-food chain due to the added value it brings to the finished product

Pavia, Europe's first rice-growing province

«Great pools of shimmering water, these are the rice fields before they become verdant fields. A sun warms the lush ears and its light makes the grains sparkle. And when the wind then blows lightly, it seems to cradle them with true love».

Carnaroli's Quality

Also suitable for coeliacs
Naturally gluten-free
Rice is one of the most versatile ingredients in Italian cuisine, with several aspects that differentiate it from other cereals
gluten free
Highly digestible
With essential amino acids
Rice has low sodium and is excellent for the hypertensive. It has 349 kcal per 100 g (7.4 g protein, 78 g carbohydrates and 0.6 g fat).
Pearl colour
With elongated grain
The grain of Carnaroli rice is particularly elongated (about 7 mm), has a pearly colour and its flavour is slightly sweet
Perfect cooking
For innovative and traditional dishes
Carnaroli rice is very resistant and elastic: during cooking (approx. 16-18 minutes) it does not shake and remains firm
Rich in vitamins
And minerals
Rice contains vitamins D and B1, iron, calcium, potassium and phosphorus: these are indispensable for the metabolism and immune system
Valuable varieties
For quality risottos
Carnaroli seed rice belongs to a superior variety and is perfect for high-quality risottos
High Quality
the voice of our rice

Word to the producers