cereals and legumes

Zafferano

Pure Saffron in threads Cortona  |  Tuscany  |  ItalY SAFFRON Saffron is a spice, and is one of the most powerful antioxidants existing in nature. The saffron in this package is pure and has not been mixed together with other substances. Inside you will find pure flower stigmas, not in powder form. This means that no other ingredients could be added to the saffron, as it often happens with other ground products. The purity of the saffron explains the higher price, the difficulty in dosing and in preparation. Powdered saffron is ready to use, while the saffron stigmas must stand steep...

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Farina di grano Frassineto

Flour of soft whole wheat variety Frassineto Cortona  |  Tuscany  |  Italy FLOUR OF SOFT  Stone mill grinded. Frassineto wheat is an ancient variety of soft wheat from Tuscany. Thanks to the stone grinding, this type 1 flour maintains the nutrients of the grain of wheat, so you can find inside it the germ and part of the bran, which give our flour its characteristics color. This flour is excellent for the preparation of bread, fresh pasta and dessert. We recommend minimum addition of yeast and long leavening. Pack: 500gr e 5kg

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Orzo mondo tostato e macinato

Roasted and ground barley Cortona  |  Tuscany  |  Italy ROASTED AND GROUND BARLEY The roasted and ground barley is a natural product, without caffeine, and it is an excellent substitute for coffee. Pack: 350gr Recommended recipe Caffé d'Orzo You can prepare it with a moka, filling half the filter without pressure. As an alternative you can mix two tablespoons of barley with half a liter of warm water and stir well, then pour the infusion into a cup, filtering it through a strainer.

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Miglio decorticato

Decorticated Millet Cortona  |  Tuscany  |  Italy MILLET Gluten-free, rich in vitamin A and B, magnesium, phosphorus and silicon. It has a true stimulating effect on hair, skin and nails. Pack: 500gr Suggested recipe Basic recipe ingredients for 4 people: 250 gr. husked millet, extra virgin olive oil, salt, 500 ml of water. Rinse well the millet with cold water, drain it thoroughly and place it in a pot with a tablespoon of oil. In the meanwhile, bring the water to a boil. When water boils, pour it into the pot where the millet was toasted and bring everything to a boil over  high...

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