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product_id: 2220719
title: "Riso Carnaroli Melotti | Italian Carnaroli Classic Risotto Rice | 2.2lb (1kg)"
brand: "alma gourmet"
price: "R716"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2220719-riso-carnaroli-melotti-italian-carnaroli-classic-risotto-rice-2-2lb
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 2.2lb (1kg) 16-18 min cook time Italian origin Riso Carnaroli Melotti | Italian Carnaroli Classic Risotto Rice | 2.2lb (1kg)

**Brand:** alma gourmet
**Price:** R716
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Risotto Royalty Awaits You!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Riso Carnaroli Melotti | Italian Carnaroli Classic Risotto Rice | 2.2lb (1kg) by alma gourmet
- **How much does it cost?** R716 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- alma gourmet enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted alma gourmet brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **No Stick, No Problem:** Say goodbye to clumpy rice and hello to robust dishes!
- • **Elevate Your Culinary Game:** Craft restaurant-quality risottos at home!
- • **Starch Distribution Mastery:** Achieve that perfect creamy consistency effortlessly.
- • **Versatile Pairing Potential:** Ideal for meat, seafood, and even salads.
- • **Perfectly Al Dente Every Time:** Enjoy a creamy texture that holds its shape.

## Overview

Riso Carnaroli Melotti is a premium Italian risotto rice, known for its medium grain and high starch content, ensuring a creamy texture while maintaining an al dente bite. Imported from Italy, this 2.2lb (1kg) package is perfect for creating a variety of risottos and rice dishes without the worry of sticking.

## Description

Riso Carnaroli Melotti | Italian Carnaroli Classic Risotto Rice | 2.2lb (1kg)

## Features

- RISO CARNAROLI. Carnaroli is a medium-grained rice native to the Po Valley in Italy and is considered by many to be one of the best rice for making risotto. It has a higher starch content and firmer texture, so it keeps its shape better and is more resistant to overcooking then other more common varieties.
- FEATURES & PECULIARITIES. Melotti Carnaroli Risotto Rice has a relatively oval shape, about an 8-millimeter long grain that keeps its shape when cooking. The starch is distributed evenly throughout the grain of rice. After 16 to 18 minutes of cooking time, the carnaroli produces a creamy risotto that remains al dente for a long time. The rice grains do not stick together when cooking, so the result always remains robust.
- COOKING & PAIRINGS SUGGESTIONS. The medium-sized grains of this Carnaroli rice for risotto ensure an excellent cooking stability and absorb the aromas of all spices, making it ideal to conjure up the creamiest risotto. Carnaroli rice grains do not stick together and they are ideal for both meat-based and seafood-based risottos as well as rice salads, arroz and paella.
- 2.2lb (1kg) - Paper Package
- Imported from Italy

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this gluten free?**
A: I got this off the internet
Yes, all rice (in its natural form) is gluten-free. This includes brown rice, white rice, wild rice and rice flour. Even Asian or sticky rice, also called “glutinous rice,” is gluten-free, despite its name.

**Q: Is this Carnaroli Rice "ai pestelli?"**
A: I'm not sure but I would say yes. I know for sure that Ferron use this method. Just make sure that the risotto is not cooked more then 18 minutes usually 16-18 minutes. Also before you start to emulsify the risotto let it rest for a minute and keep the butter diced in the freezer. You can also contact them directly and ask the question. I used their rice once and he was good, other option but significantly more expensive is aquarello rice

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Is delicious!
*by P***R on August 18, 2024*

Nothing

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product, will be in short supply soon
*by D***S on October 13, 2022*

Due to climatic events, this good product, will be in short supply soon. Get yours soon

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful
*by A***R on December 4, 2024*

Love it!!!

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-11*