Hakubai Sweet Rice, 5-Pound

Manufacturer: Roland Brand: Roland Model: 72460

Imagine exploring the world's great food markets-Seattle's pike place, la boqueria in Barcelona, the borough market in London. Discovering unique and truly authentic flavors from creamy tahini, to spicy Asian sauces, Greek olives to nutty ancient grain blends. At Roland, this rich variety of global flavors is our passion. Since 1934 we've celebrated delicious diversity, seeking out native ingredients close to home and far abroad. Today we continue to offer an ever-expanding range of global specialties, sharing the unique story behind every product we source. So, whether you're looking for a favorite authentic ingredient for your latest recipe or seeking new and boldly unique flavors to explore, Roland helps you discover more of the flavors the world has to offer.

Manufacturer: Campanini Brand: Campanini

The Campanini family, now in its third generation, supplies some of the best restaurants in northern Italy with its naturally-grown rice from Veneto and Lombardia. Custom-milled and produced in small lots, traditional varieties of rice produced by Campanini absorb liquid and flavor while maintaining a firm texture and pure flavor. Campanini Nano Semifino Rice is the traditional rice of Mantova and Veneto. This round Rice, half-long grain rice ideal for use in the preperation of creamy risottos with vegetables or meats.

Manufacturer: Yankee Traders Brand: YANKEETRADERS

Arborio is an Italian white rice grown in the piedmont and Lombardy regions of Italy and also in California. Arborio absorbs more liquid than other rice thus requiring additional liquid to be added throughout the cooking period. Arborio rice is used primarily in risotto dishes, which often reflect the seasons, in spring use baby vegetables, in summer tomato and basil, in autumn wild mushrooms and in winter seafood. Serve as an entree or side dish.

Manufacturer: Manitou Trading Company Brand: Manitou Trading Company

We source short, plump grains of Brown Arborio Rice with its brown bran layer intact for rich, nutty flavor and greater nutritional content.

Brand: VIGO

delicious saffron rice

Manufacturer: Roland Brand: Roland Model: 72450

Imagine exploring the world's great food markets-Seattle's pike place, la boqueria in Barcelona, the borough market in London. Discovering unique and truly authentic flavors from creamy tahini, to spicy Asian sauces, Greek olives to nutty ancient grain blends. At Roland, this rich variety of global flavors is our passion. Since 1934 we've celebrated delicious diversity, seeking out native ingredients close to home and far abroad. Today we continue to offer an ever-expanding range of global specialties, sharing the unique story behind every product we source. So, whether you're looking for a favorite authentic ingredient for your latest recipe or seeking new and boldly unique flavors to explore, Roland helps you discover more of the flavors the world has to offer.

Manufacturer: Riso Bello Brand: Riso Bello Model: C0688-12

Arborio rice is the most well known risotto rice in Italy. It is a large, bold rice with a characteristic white dot at the center of the grain. By the way of length/width ratio and starch characteristics, it is classified as a medium grain rice and is totally gluten free since there are no additives. Typically used in risotto, Arborio rice develops a creamy and velvety texture around a chewy center and has exceptional ability to absorb flavors. To get the perfect velvety consistency with the rice while still retraining some bite, "al dente", you need nothing more than the best rice milled in the very best way. Riso Bello arborio is a premium risotto rice grown and processed by Riso Bello in Robbio, Italy. A family owned company established in 1856, Riso has a 24% share of the Italian market. The company specializes in the production of black rice, ready risottos and the best possible Italian risotto rice varieties of arborio, carnaroli and vialone nano. Riso Bello products are based on high quality standards and constant innovation. The company is ISO 9001 and HACCP certified.

Manufacturer: Principato Brand: Principato Model: 793232302041

Principato di Lucedio harvests their rice in September and October, and stores it intack until orders are received, at which time it is husked and packaged. The owner insists on using cloth bags to allow the living rice to breathe. Principato di Lucedio's rice has no equals! Riso ARBORIO | the best-known and most popular of the superfino variety of Italian rice. Its high starch content is released in the slow cooking process of risotto, creating a creamy, butter-like consistency.

Manufacturer: Riseria Merlano Brand: Riseria Merlano

Carnaroli was introduced into Italy in the 14th century. Since that time, at least in the north, Risotto has become the most important dish in Italian cuisine. DOP Carnaroli Rice from the Baraggia area of The Piedmont region is considered to be among the top quality rices in Italy, perhaps the world. Its most outstanding feature is its resistance during cooking, a quality that has no equal among all other the strains of rice. This amazing rice stays al dente even after half an hour of sitting on the plate. Carnaroli is excellent for all recipes which require a short grain rice.The Merlano family has grown, processed and packaged exceptional rice for over 50 years. Unlike other growers, Merlano processes and packages their own rice in their own plant. To ensure top quality production, Merlano grows its rice in distinctive northern Italian clay soil, enriched by pristine mountain water and organic fertilizers. Marrying traditional methods, such as stone husking, with advanced methods that transform raw grain into ready to be eaten rice, further enhances the uniquely delicious characteristics of Merlano rice. Their rice is not only perfect for making risotto but for any recipe which requires a first class ingredient.