Rice Albufera with D. O. P., sack, 1 kg

Albufera Rice Denomination of Origin Valencia, 1 kg

Discover: Albufera Rice with D.O.P., 1 kg bag

Albufera rice is born from the natural selection of the best varieties Bomba, Sénia and Bahía. It is a pearly and round grain that absorbs much of the flavor of the broth in which it is cooked.

A perfect rice for paellas and rice broths, very appropriate for Spanish dishes.

Main characteristics:

• Pearly and round grain
• Protected Designation of Origin Valencia rice
• Absorbs the flavor of the broth
• Resistant to overcooking
• Ideal for paellas and rice dishes
• Cooking time 18 minutes approximately
• Use four portions of water for one portion of rice .

Rice that attracts attention for the excellent quality that can be found in each of its grains. A rice with Denomination of Origin "Arroz de Valencia".

Albufera rice is the newest variety of the Denomination of Origin, grown entirely in the Albufera Natural Park.

The result? A loose, soft and very creamy rice, ideal for sweet dishes or paellas.

Valencia Rice Denomination of Origin

Valencia has been the cradle of rice cultivation in Spain and its introduction is attributed to the Arabs during the 8th century. Within Valencia, the region of Sueca and the lands near the Albufera de Valencia are the oldest and most traditional.

The varieties of rice protected by the Denomination of Origin Arroz de Valencia offer endless possibilities in the kitchen, fulfilling to perfection its main attribute: to lead to the palate, with all its potential, the combination of flavors of each of the ingredients with which we have accompanied the rice.

The D.O. requires the rice to have been cultivated in the appropriate natural environment, with an irrigation system that favors the homogeneous maturation of the grain, reaching the highest industrial and culinary quality.

Benefits of rice-based diets

The Asian rice-based diet is known worldwide as a healthy and clean diet, ideal for any organism. This belief is not wrong, since rice is a well of benefits for our body.

- An energy source, it is abundant in carbohydrates, acts as fuel for the body and helps in the normal functioning of the brain. Carbohydrates are essential to be metabolized by the body and converted into functional usable energy.

- Cholesterol free, it has low levels of fat, cholesterol and sodium and helps reduce obesity and health problems associated with being overweight.

- Skin care, it can be applied topically to cure certain skin diseases. In India, rice water is readily prescribed by physicians as an effective ointment to cool inflamed skin surfaces.

The phenolic compounds found in rice, particularly in brown or wild rice, have anti-inflammatory properties, so they are also good for soothing irritation and redness. It also helps delay the appearance of wrinkles and other premature signs of aging.

- Diuretic and digestive. As a diuretic, rice husk can help you lose excess water, eliminating toxins from the body, such as uric acid, and even lose weight.

The high fiber content also increases the regularity of bowel movement and protects against various types of cancer, as well as reducing the chances of cardiovascular disease.

- Cardiovascular health, rice bran oil has antioxidant properties that promote cardiovascular strength by reducing cholesterol levels in the body.