Arborio rice is a large, bold rice with a characteristic white dot at the center of the grain. By the way of length/width ratio and starch characteristics, it is classified as a medium grain rice. Primarily used in risotto, this rice develops a creamy texture around a chewy center and has exceptional ability to absorb flavors.
Starchy, short grain rice that develops a creamy consistency when cooked. Especially used for Risotto.
a short-grained Italian rice, used in risotto because its high starch content provides a creamy texture.
A short-grain white rice originally found in the Po River Valley of Northern Italy; used for risotto; cooks up creamy, yet firm to the bite; similar to the California-grown short-grain variety Pearl.
This is one of the best-known Italian rice. Originally grown in PO valley in Italy. A starchy short grain rice that has been developed especially for Risotto, the most famous Italian dish. When cooked it develops a creamy consistency.
Arborio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 km northeast of Turin and about 20 km north of Vercelli. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,035 and an area of 23.2 km².All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.