Carnaroli facts for kids
Carnaroli is a special type of rice from northern Italy. It has medium-sized grains and is grown in areas like Pavia, Novara, and Vercelli. This rice is super popular for making a creamy Italian dish called risotto.
Carnaroli rice is different from other kinds, like arborio rice. It has more starch and a firmer texture. Its grains are also longer. Because it has more of something called amylose, Carnaroli rice holds its shape really well. This is important for risotto, which needs slow cooking. Many chefs in Italy love and use Carnaroli rice.
The Story of Carnaroli Rice
The exact start of Carnaroli rice isn't perfectly clear, but many sources point to the year 1945. It was created by mixing two other types of rice, called Vialone and Lencino. This happened after many tries in different parts of Italy.
This new rice was named after a person named Professor Emiliano Carnaroli. He was the head of the "Ente Nazionale Risi," which means the National Rice Body, at that time.
Carnaroli rice was first officially listed in a special register in 1974. A person named Achille De Vecchi was in charge of keeping it pure. Later, in 1983, the National Rice Body itself took over this job.
People often call Carnaroli a "superfino" rice. This means it's a very fine quality rice. Some even call it "the king of rices" because it's so good!
