Carnaroli oltresole rice is an Italian artisanal product traditionally cultivated in rice fields in the lower Ferrara area. Carnaroli is a very fine rice characterized by a long grain, firm consistency, high in starch and excellent cooking performance, all qualities that have earned Carnaroli the nickname “King of Rice”. In fact, they remain intact and compact after the 16-18 minutes necessary to cook them. They absorb broth, sauces, other liquids, but also butter and cream for perfect creaming. In addition, carnaroli retains aromas and smells just as well. For these peculiarities, carnaroli is one of the most suitable types of rice when you want to prepare a risotto. As far as the flavor is concerned, carnaroli is slightly sweet, which is why it is an excellent base to enhance the taste of any ingredient, from porcini mushrooms to prawns, from pumpkin cream to chicory and chicory to taleggio.