Arborio Rice 1kg
100% Italian Arborio rice, characterised by its large, pearly white grain. Perfect for risotto.
Product Details
Brand
Ristoris
Pack Size
12 x 1kg
Applications
Ideal for classic risotto preparations including Milanese, mushroom, and seafood, vegetable soups and minestre, and rice-based side dishes.
About The Product
100% Italian origin, large pearly grain, and the starch behaviour that makes Arborio the standard for professional risotto. The grain structure is what sets Arborio apart — during cooking, the exterior releases starch gradually into the surrounding liquid, building the creamy, bound consistency of a well-made risotto, while the inner grain holds its bite. This dual texture is not achievable with a long-grain or lower-starch variety, making the rice variety itself a functional ingredient rather than a neutral base.
Cooks in 16 to 18 minutes and performs consistently across batch sizes. The same starch release that builds risotto also thickens vegetable soups and broths, giving Arborio genuine versatility beyond a single application. The 12x1kg case format suits kitchens running rice as a regular menu component. Available through Sapori to Cape Town kitchens.
About Ristoris
Ristoris is an Italian food producer and distributor specialising in high-quality preserved and processed ingredients for professional kitchens. Based in Broni in northern Italy, the company produces and distributes a broad range of Italian specialities — preserved vegetables, tomatoes, sauces, legumes, grains, and gourmet ingredients — to food service operators including restaurants, caterers, pizzerias, and cafés worldwide. The range is deliberately wide, built around the practical needs of professional buyers who require reliable, consistent ingredients across multiple menu categories, with competitive yields and packaging formats suited to kitchen use.
Raw materials are rigorously selected, with a preference for Italian-origin produce wherever possible, and all processing is seasonal and from fresh product, carried out in factories certified to ISO, BRC, and IFS standards. Field-level quality checks are conducted directly at source before production begins. The company's Elite line sits at the top of the range, pairing the best available raw materials with modern processing techniques designed to preserve the natural character of each ingredient.
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