Organic Carnaroli rice - Campanini

Carnaroli is known as the “king” of Italian risotto rice for a reason — its large, pearly grains hold their shape beautifully while soaking up flavor. Compared to Arborio, it has an even creamier texture and a touch more bite, making it the go-to variety for chefs chasing that perfect al dente risotto. For best results, toast the rice briefly in butter or olive oil before gradually adding warm broth. Its high starch content gives that velvety consistency without turning mushy. Also great for elegant rice salads or chilled dishes where a firm grain makes all the difference. About the producer: Riseria Campanini Northern Italy has been growing the world’s best risotto rice for centuries, and the fertile plains around Mantova are at the heart of that tradition. It’s here that the Campanini family have been selecting, milling, and packing 100% organic Italian rice for three generations, working with growers across Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia to source the varieties each region grows best.  One detail we particularly like is how they handle traceability. Instead of mixing harvests together, Campanini stores paddy rice from each individual farm in separate silos, allowing every batch to be milled independently. That means more consistent cooking, complete traceability back to the farm (on the blockchain!), and rice that’s processed without chemical treatments while preserving the natural character of each variety. Pretty rare in the rice industry. The absolute peak choice for risotto, arancini, creamy rice puddings, minestrone / soups, or one-pot Italian rice dishes.