Basmati Rice Principato di Lucedio is a rice of oriental origin, more precisely Indo-Pakistani. The grain is fine and elongated, and the fundamental characteristic of Basmati Rice is its spicy aroma. Basmati Rice takes its name from the ancient Sanskrit language, as the etymology of its name refers to the word "Queen of fragrance," precisely to testify to the aromatic characteristic of Basmati Rice Principato di Lucedio. Principato di Lucedio is a company with more than 500 hectares immersed in the regional park, historically famous worldwide for the great rice it produces. In addition to Carnaroli, Vialone, and other rice, the company produces some types of pasta and fine flours. Since ancient times, Principato di Lucedio has been a strategic place 100 km from Milan and about 50 km from Turin, and it has been the center of many battles for possession, from the Gonzaga family to the Savoy, and later became Napoleon's in the 1800s. Now the owner is Countess Rosetta Clara Cavalli d’Olivola Salvadori di Wiesenhoff. Pairings: Basmati rice is suitable for side dishes, boiled or accompanied with sauces. Storage: Keep in a dry and dark environment Processing: Principato di Lucedio is now a confirmation throughout Italy for rice production. The rice fields owned by the family are monitored by skilled technicians. To enhance its qualities, at least 4 months pass from harvest to rice processing, which is stored and maintained at constant temperatures. The rice is carefully curated and cleaned to avoid the presence of foreign bodies and broken grains that could alter the characteristics of the final product. The entire low environmental impact production process and packaging without preservatives in a modified atmosphere guarantee the products freshness and nutritional quality. Other: NUTRITIONAL VALUES TABLE: Average values per 100 g Energy 1489 kJ / 351 kcal Fats 0.5 g of which saturated 0 g Carbohydrates 77 g of which sugars 0.4 g Fiber 1.0 g Proteins 9.00 g Salt 0 g