Arborio Rice

Arborio rice is a variety of short-grained rice used primarily in the classical preparation of risotto. Originally cultivated in Arborio, Italy, today it's grown in many parts of the United States, as well.

Short, fat and slightly oval-shaped, arborio rice has a pearly white exterior. There are various size designations, of which superfino, the largest grain size, is the one most commonly used in the United States

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