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Organic whole emmer couscous - cf857

Organic whole emmer couscous - cf857

500g
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Alce Nero organic emmer couscous is made exclusively from 100% Italian emmer.

Alce Nero organic emmer couscous is made exclusively from 100% Italian emmer, cultivated by our farmers. Triticum Dicoccum emmer is one of the most ancient grains cultivated by mankind and originated in the Fertile Crescent over 5000 years ago. Couscous is a typical North African dish. The production process of couscous involves the traditional phases for the preparation of this product, inspired by how it was originally made by North African women at home. It is nothing other than a mixture of semolina and water which is then steamed and dried with hot air.

Alce Nero whole emmer couscous is naturally rich in fibre, ready in 5 minutes and is ideal served with boiled meats, boiled vegetables and fish, like in north African culture.

  • Legal name

    Organic whole emmer couscous

  • Ingredients

    Wholemeal grain (spelt)*, water. *Organic.

  • Conservation method

    Store in a cool, dry place.

  • Place of production

    Produced and packaged at the factory in: S.S. S.S.Adriatica, 1/A - Argenta (FE) - Italy

  • Average nutrition declaration per 100 grams

    • Energy :1445kJ/344kcal

    • Fats :2,8g

      of which saturated :0,6g

    • Carbohydrates :62g

      of which sugars :2,3g

    • Fibre :9,2g

    • Protein :13g

    • Salt :0g

  • Allergens

    Contains gluten. May contain: soy.

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Narrative Label

Spelt is one of the most ancient grains cultivated by mankind and originated in the Fertile Crescent over 5000 years ago. Pliny the Elder defined it as the first food of ancient Lazio. Our spelt wheat belongs to the Triticum Dicoccum genus. The morphological properties of this plant mean that it can be grown on otherwise infertile land. Its substantial size ensures it can effectively compete with weeds.

The spelt used for Alce Nero couscous is grown exclusively in Italy.

This ancient cereal can be grown on stony ground, which is often lacking in nourishing elements. Particularly resistant to the cold, the spelt plant is suited to cultivation in hilly areas (1000-1200 m). In accordance with organic farming regulations, it should generally follow legumes in terms of crop rotation, so as to exploit the residual soil fertility.

  • Characteristics

    Spelt is one of the most ancient grains cultivated by mankind and originated in the Fertile Crescent over 5000 years ago. Pliny the Elder defined it as the first food of ancient Lazio. Our spelt wheat belongs to the Triticum Dicoccum genus. The morphological properties of this plant mean that it can be grown on otherwise infertile land. Its substantial size ensures it can effectively compete with weeds.

  • Area

    The spelt used for Alce Nero couscous is grown exclusively in Italy.

  • Cultivation

    This ancient cereal can be grown on stony ground, which is often lacking in nourishing elements. Particularly resistant to the cold, the spelt plant is suited to cultivation in hilly areas (1000-1200 m). In accordance with organic farming regulations, it should generally follow legumes in terms of crop rotation, so as to exploit the residual soil fertility.

Cous cous with vegetables, chicken and shoots

Cous cous with vegetables, chicken and shoots

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