Organic Buckwheat and Rice Fusilli

Bronze-Drawn Pasta

The perfect combination of buckwheat and rice for a gluten-free artisanal pasta.

Organic Buckwheat and Rice Fusilli by Predius Potantinus

Predio Potantino's Organic Buckwheat and Rice Fusilli represent a benchmark in artisanal gluten-free pasta. This innovative pasta combines buckwheat, a pseudocereal with a rustic flavor and extraordinary nutritional properties, with organic rice, which provides lightness and optimal cooking resistance. Bronze-drawn according to artisanal tradition, this pasta has a porous, rough surface that perfectly holds sauces, a rare feature in commercial gluten-free pasta, which typically has a smooth, slippery texture.

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), despite its misleading name, is not botanically a grain but belongs to the Polygonaceae family (like rhubarb), and is naturally gluten-free. Its distinctive flavor, slightly nutty with earthy notes, balances perfectly with the neutral sweetness of rice, creating a complex yet harmonious flavor profile. Fusilli, with their twisted spiral shape, are ideal for capturing thick sauces, pestos, ragùs, and creamy dressings. When cooked, they retain a surprising al dente texture for a gluten-free pasta, maintaining a firm consistency without falling apart or becoming sticky.
 
 
 

The roots of buckwheat are deep in the Asian steppes

Buckwheat originates from the mountainous regions of Central Asia and was introduced to Europe during the Middle Ages, likely brought by Crusaders returning from the Holy Land or via trade routes with the East (hence the name "Saracen," a generic term for Eastern peoples). In Italy, it spread particularly widely in Valtellina, where it became a key ingredient in pizzoccheri, and in Alto Adige. This pseudocereal was a staple food of mountain populations for centuries thanks to its ability to grow in poor soil, cold climates, and at high altitudes where other cereals fail.

Combining rice with pasta is a contemporary innovation that solves the technical challenges of producing gluten-free pasta, creating a product that rivals wheat pasta in texture and flavor.
 
 
 

Choosing Organic Buckwheat and Rice Fusilli means eating gluten-free.

Buckwheat offers an exceptional nutritional profile: high-quality protein with all the essential amino acids (rare in the plant world), rutin (a flavonoid that strengthens capillaries and has anti-inflammatory properties), magnesium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and B vitamins. Fiber supports intestinal health and glycemic control. Naturally gluten-free, it's perfect for celiacs and those with gluten sensitivity. Rice adds easily digestible carbohydrates and clean energy. This pasta provides deep nourishment while respecting special dietary needs.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Buckwheat and Rice Fusilli

• PASTA WITH MOUNTAIN VEGETABLES AND CHEESES
  Cook the Fusilli in plenty of salted water (8-10 minutes) and season with organic cabbage, Organic Leonessa potatoes e Pecorino Romano DOP Organic for a reinterpretation of pizzoccheri. Or with Fresh Cardoncello, Organic Sorrento walnuts e  Organic Grangessato Blue Cheese 200g.
• PASTA WITH PESTO AND LIGURIAN DRESSINGS
  Pair with Organic Basil Pesto 130g, Fresh Organic Green Beans e Organic Leonessa potatoes. Or with organic datterino tomatoes, Organic White Itrana DOP olive e Slowfood Salted Capers from Salina.
• GLUTEN-FREE COLD SALADS
  Prepare salads with cold Fusilli, grilled vegetables, smoked aged stracchino e organic flax seeds. Also perfect with Organic Smoked Irish Salmon, Organic Hass avocado e Organic Amalfi Coast lemon.

The Producer: Predius Potantinus

Predio Potantino is a farm specializing in the production of artisanal pasta made with ancient grains and gluten-free alternatives. Using traditional techniques such as bronze die-cutting and slow drying, they create pasta that meets special dietary needs without compromising on quality and flavor.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Organic buckwheat flour, organic rice flour, water. May contain traces of cereals containing gluten.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 1428 kJ / 341 kcal
• Fat: 1,62 g (of which saturated: 0,26 g)
• Carbohydrates: 77,02 g (of which sugars: 0 g)
• Fiber: 3,02 g
• Protein: 9,34 g
• Salt: 0,002 g

Features:

Organic, Bronze-Drawn, With Buckwheat. Naturally gluten-free. May contain traces of gluten-containing grains due to possible cross-contamination during production.
 
 
 

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