Alce Nero organic baldo rice is grown in Italy and is characterised by its large grains with a compact, crystalline structure. It is translucent white in colour. It is an autochthonous long-stemmed variety with a deep root system it is a highly versatile rice, excellent for salads and risottos. It is best served al dente. It is vacuum packed and each package comes with a narrative label which describes its sensory characteristics, land of provenance and farming techniques.
Legal name
Organic baldo rice
Ingredients
Organic Baldo rice
Conservation method
After opening the package place the rice in a glass jar with a lid in a cool, dry place.
Place of production
Produced and packaged in the factory of: Via Trieste 6, Trino (VC) - Italy
Average nutrition declaration per 100 grams
Energy :1456kJ/348kcal
Fats :0.5g
of which saturated :0,2g
Carbohydrates :79g
of which sugars :0,2g
Fibre :1,1g
Protein :6,5g
Salt :0g
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Narrative Label
An indigenous Italian variety created in 1964.
Italian seeds, sown in April, May and June.
Farming is carried out according to the organic method, the crop rotated with wheat, corn, soya and alfalfa. Fertilisation involves the use of organic fertiliser only (green manure with vetch) while the surface is prepared with harrowing and ploughing. Weed control is carried out manually, with mechanical methods and with the false sowing technique.
Treatments are only carried out when necessary and in accordance with organic farming regulations. The average yield is 4 tonnes per hectare. Submersion is carried out using water from springs, the irrigation consortium and the Ticino river. Harvesting takes place in October using combine harvesters. The stubble is cut and buried on the field.
Characteristics
An indigenous Italian variety created in 1964.
Area
Italian seeds, sown in April, May and June.
Cultivation
Farming is carried out according to the organic method, the crop rotated with wheat, corn, soya and alfalfa. Fertilisation involves the use of organic fertiliser only (green manure with vetch) while the surface is prepared with harrowing and ploughing. Weed control is carried out manually, with mechanical methods and with the false sowing technique.
Treatments are only carried out when necessary and in accordance with organic farming regulations. The average yield is 4 tonnes per hectare. Submersion is carried out using water from springs, the irrigation consortium and the Ticino river. Harvesting takes place in October using combine harvesters. The stubble is cut and buried on the field.