100% Italian rice. The Nero rice from Antica Riseria San Giovanni is a rare variety cultivated exclusively in the best plots of land in the Vercellese plain. It comes from an ancient Chinese rice adapted to better suit the climate of the Po Valley. The characteristic natural coloring is due to the content of anthocyanins, pigment substances that also perform the essential function of capturing free radicals and inhibiting oxidation. It is a very nutritious variety of rice rich in microelements that undergoes very limited processing, precisely to maintain its natural characteristics. It is suitable for a variety of rice-based recipes, but it is perfect in combination with fish and vegetables. The Nero rice from Antica Riseria San Giovanni is a food rich in fiber, plant proteins, and antioxidants. Whole grain and naturally gluten-free, it is the ideal meal for athletes, children, and those with dietary issues, but also for those looking for the right balance between taste, lightness, and healthy eating. A source of minerals, the Nero rice produced by Azienda Agricola Grangia contains selenium, iron, calcium, zinc, and manganese, essential elements for the proper functioning of the body, helping to prevent cell aging. Cooking time: 40-45 minutes Vacuum-packed The Azienda Agricola Grangia was founded in Fontanetto Po in the first half of the 1930s, when Felice Grangia took over his father's small plot of land and began rice production. To this day, Azienda Agricola Grangia, entirely dedicated to rice production, is managed and operated by his children and grandchildren with a careful eye on family tradition. "Our strengths are traceability and the protection of the high quality of the product." The processing of rice, with the aid of traditional techniques alongside technological innovations, is carried out in a “light” manner, so as not to deprive the grain of its precious nutrients and to emphasize, not so much its outer appearance, but its organoleptic characteristics. The ancient agricultural tradition of which modern producers are custodians is the guarantee of product quality. Azienda Agricola Grangia assures its customers a healthy and controlled product, using low environmental impact fertilizers and agricultural products. Every stage of the production chain is rigorously monitored: we want to be one hundred percent sure of the traceability of each of our grains. We guarantee our customers that the rice, in all phases of its growth and processing, complies with the principles of eco-sustainable agriculture, for example by reducing the practice of burning stubble and promoting the benefits of incorporating shredded straw into the soil. The promotion and enhancement of an area cannot disregard attention to healthy natural balances.