Cascina Oschiena Farro (Emmer)

$16.95

Emmer, also commonly known as farro, is an ancient type of grain, triticum dicoccum, that is similar but different from wheat. This sustainably sourced variety comes from Cascina Oschiena in Italy, and has a mild, nutty flavor. Similar to light brown rice, it’s used frequently to make risottos, but can also be ground to make pasta and bread. We liked this farro best because it displayed a toothy chewiness expected with farro, while still being tender. Plus we found the flavor more pronounced than other brands. The pearled farro cooks up into large individual grains, with a smooth texture, fluffy without being mushy. Ideal for grain salads, risottos or soups.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Emmer (Triticum Dicoccum)
Specifications

Net Weight: 35 ounces
Place of Origin: Crova, Italy
How to use

Grains that lend a positive impact to the environment.

Cascina Oschiena’s rice and emmer are grown in an Ecological Biodiversity Protected Area nature preserve. They are “Friend of the Earth” certified, as they operate in accordance with the practices of sustainable agriculture and farming. Cascina Oschiena has planted over 5,000 trees and shrubs, and in 2019 they recreated 60 acres of Natural Wetlands by converting one fourth of the farmland from rice cultivation to nature preserve to help local amphibians, bees, dragonflies, butterflies and the nesting of different species of migratory birds.