Bomba rice D. O. P. Bag fabric 1 kg

Bomba Rice Denomination of Origin Valencia, 1 kg

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The king of rice, its grains are round and pearly. Rice that draws attention for the excellent quality that can be found in each of its grains.

It absorbs a lot of flavor, recommended for paellas.

Main characteristics:

• Round and pearly grain
• Excellent quality
• Remains whole and loose even with prolonged cooking
• Protected designation of origin rice from Valencia
• Suitable for paellas and rice dishes
• Cooking time 18 minutes approx.

The king of rices considered by experts to be of extraordinary quality because it remains whole and loose after cooking, even with prolonged cooking.

A rice with Denomination of Origin Arroz de Valencia, Arroz Bomba is the most traditional variety of rice cultivated in Valencia.

Its main characteristic is its immense capacity to absorb flavors and its great resistance to cooking (approximately 18 minutes are recommended).

The result? A loose rice with a firm texture, ideal for any type of rice broth, mellow or dry.

Denomination of Origin of the Valencia Rice

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, an Asian myth?

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

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

- 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.

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

- 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 several types of cancer, as well as reducing the chances of cardiovascular disease.

- 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.