Organic Rice and Almond Drink

Water, Italian rice 15%, Italian peeled almonds 3% and a pinch of whole sea salt: nothing else

A Mediterranean encounter between Sicilian almond milk and Italian rice in a signature drink.

Sage's Organic Rice and Almond Drink

La Organic Rice and Almond Drink of Salvia (Materviva brand) is a refined Mediterranean creation which combines two of the noblest raw materials of the Italian gastronomic tradition: the rice with rice fields of Northern Italy and blanched almonds of the almond groves of the South, both strictly organic and from controlled Salvia supply chains. composition It fully reflects the philosophy “Fewer ingredients, more value”: water, 15% rice, 3% peeled almonds and a characteristic pinch of whole sea salt which enhances sweetness and aromas without overpowering them. Nothing else: no added oil (vs. most commercial almond drinks with sunflower or canola oil), no added sugar, no additives of any kind — no preservatives, no emulsifiers, no thickeners, no stabilizers. A compositional purity rare in the vegetable drinks market. The rice provides its natural sweetness resulting from the enzymatic conversion of starches (5 g of natural, non-added sugars), while the blanched almonds donate creaminess, perfume, slightly toasted note and a lipid profile of the highest quality (monounsaturated fatty acids). Gluten free certified (rice and almonds naturally gluten-free), vegan (VeganOk certified), lactose-free.
 
 
 

The roots of the Rice and Almond Drink are deep in medieval Sicilian tradition.

The meeting between rice e almond in a vegetable drink is not a simple modern commercial gimmick: it has its roots in millenary Mediterranean tradition. The “almond milk” It is one of the oldest plant-based drinks in European history, introduced in Mediterranean from the Arabs between the'8th and 9th centuries through the Sicilia , Spain. The Salerno Medical School (10th-13th century) — the first medical institution in Europe, active in Salerno — prescribed it as nutritious and refreshing drink, the basis of numerous healing preparations. medieval monasteries from all over Italy produced almond milk as Lenten alternative to cow's milk during periods of abstinence from animal products, and the cookbooks of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries (fromAnonymous Venetian al Book of coquinary art (by Maestro Martino) are full of recipes based on almond milk. Marco Polo since Milione (13th century) describes almond milk as a very popular drink in the eastern lands. Sicilia in particular it has preserved and handed down for millennia the tradition of artisanal almond milk, still today the protagonist of the granite and barley water Palermo. The rice, for his part, arrived in Italy through the same "Arab bridge” — introduced in Sicilia in the 9th-10th century, then spread in the rice fields of the Po Valley from fifteenth century onwards. Today the rice fields of Vercelli, from the Novara and Bunting make Italy the Europe's leading rice producer. The union of Italian rice and Italian almonds in this drink Sage is therefore a a Mediterranean food and wine wedding, with deep historical roots.
 
 
 

Choosing Rice and Almond Drink means choosing natural sweetness and creaminess

The Sage Rice and Almond Drink offers a balanced nutritional profile, distinctive within the family of plant-based drinks. rice brings complex carbohydrates, natural sweetness (5 g/100 g of sugars derived from starches), B vitamins e minerals (magnesium, phosphorus, manganese). almonds are one of the most popular foods nutritionally dense of the Mediterranean tradition: very rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (the same as olive oil, allies of the heart), Vitamin E (powerful fat-soluble antioxidant), Magnesium (ally of the nervous and muscular system), Calcium (important vegetal calcium supply), Phosphorus, Zinc, fibers e polyphenols antioxidants. The whole sea salt — used in a small pinch (0,08 g per 100 g) — provides trace minerals (sodium, potassium, magnesium, iodine) present in unrefined seawater. lipid profile of the drink is particularly balanced: only 0,9 g of fat total, of which 0,1 g saturated (excellent ratio, similar to that of olive oil). 54 kcal per 100g = drink light and thirst-quenching compared to whole cow's milk (61 kcal). Gluten free certified, suitable for celiacs; vegan; lactose-free; cholesterol-free. Allergen warning: contains almonds (nuts) and May contain traces of hazelnuts, pistachios, peanuts and pine nuts — not suitable for those with nut allergies.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Rice and Almond Drink

• SWEET AND AROMATIC BREAKFAST, COLD OR HOT
  Use more natural and loved of the Rice and Almond Drink is the Breakfast: his natural sweetness and almond scent they make it a particularly tasty drink also appreciated by children and for those who don't like the "dry" notes of pure oat drinks. Enjoyable both fresh from the fridge (perfect for summer breakfasts) both heated over low heat. Gorgeous when paired with Traditional Almond Cantuccino (almond-almond combination of excellence), with Cocoa, Hazelnut and Pistachio Cantuccino or with Organic Ancient Grains and Almonds Biscuit. Gorgeous in the granola housewife with Organic Wildflower Honey from the Veio Parkin creamy porridge of oat flakes, in smoothie bowl of banana and strawberries. For a hot winter breakfast, heat it with a spoonful of 71% Organic Dark Chocolate melted and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a vegan hot chocolate wraparound.
• HOT DRINKS: BARLEY, INSTANT BARLEY, VEGAN CAPPUCCINOS
  The Sage Rice and Almond Drink is splendid in all its forms. hot drinksThe most classic combination is with thesoluble barley: heat the drink, add a spoonful of soluble barley to obtain a vegan barley coffee with an enveloping and slightly sweet flavour — a traditional Italian drink for those who don't like coffee or for the evening. Splendid in vegan cappuccino: heat it to 60°C and whip it with an electric milk frother to obtain a soft foam (the absence of emulsifiers makes the foam less spectacular than industrial “barista” products, but the authentic taste is incomparable). Exceptional as a base forhomemade barley water with the addition of artisanal almond syrup — directly evokes the Sicilian tradition. Splendid in aromatic teas, in karkade, in matcha latte and in all herbal teas where milk would traditionally be added.
• SWEET CREAMS, JELLIES, SEMIFREDDI AND VEGAN PASTRIES
  The true "gastronomic talent” of this drink emerges in confectionery: the natural sweetness of rice + the creaminess of almonds make it ideal for sweet creams e gelatin — applications declared by the manufacturer himself. For a vegan almond-flavored panna cotta: 500 ml of drink + 4 g of agar agar + a spoonful of maple syrup + a pinch of vanilla, bring to the boil for 2 minutes, pour into molds and cool. For vegan custards: use it 1:1 in place of cow's milk. Wonderful for almond semifreddo, cocoa puddings (also with 62% dark chocolate with cashews and hazelnuts), blancmange of the Sicilian tradition, blancmange medieval. For vegan ice cream in the ice cream maker, for Sunday crepes, for soft pancakes, for plumcake. Also in the preparations for granita: broom chilled in the freezer and creamed, is an excellent base for a revisited "almond" granita of the beloved Palermo tradition.

The Producer: Salvia (Materviva)

Salvia is the brand of Materviva, Benefit Company based in Tolentino (MC) in the Marche, with over 30 years of history in authentic organic. Production philosophy inspired by millenary principles of macrobiotics, raw materials from farmers who practice polyculture, quality controls extended to the entire supply chain, motto "Fewer ingredients, more value"And Transparent Label as a distinctive trademark. Materviva does not tolerate synthetic chemical treatments and personally supervises every stage of production, from seed to packaged product.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Water, rice* 15%, ALMOND peeled* 3%, whole sea salt.

*From certified organic farming. Contains almonds (tree nuts). May contain traces of HAZELNUTS, PISTACHIOS, PEANUTS, and PINE NUTS. Gluten-free. VeganOk certified vegan. Lactose-free. No added oils. No added sugars. No additives (no preservatives, no emulsifiers, no thickeners, no stabilizers).
 
 
 

Storage and Instructions for Use

Store in cool and dry place, away from heat sources and direct light, until the expiry date shown on the package. Once opened, keep in refrigerator (4-6°C) and consume by 3 4-daysIt is recommended to shake the bottle before each use: the absence of thickeners and emulsifiers means that the rice and almonds tend to naturally settle to the bottom (a sign of compositional purity, not a defect). heat the drink, use low heat without bringing to the boil to preserve the nutritional properties. Serve cold at 4-6°C for summer breakfasts and granitas, warm at 50-60°C for winter breakfasts, vegan cappuccinos and hot chocolates. To obtain a greater creaminess In cappuccino and hot drinks, you can heat the drink to 60°C and froth it briefly with an electric milk frother.
 
 
 

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

• Energy: 227 kJ / 54 kcal
• Fat: 0,9 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 0,1 g)
• Carbohydrates: 11,0 g (of which sugars: 5,0 g)
• Fiber: <0,5 g
• Protein: 0,5 g
• Salt: 0,08 g

Naturally occurring sugars derived from the enzymatic degradation of rice starches. No added sugar.
 
 
 

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