Parano Bio
Organic hazelnuts from Tuscia, from plant to jar in a short supply chain.
Vasanello, the green heart of the Viterbo area, where the volcanic soil produces the sweetest fruit.
Parano Bio: a small gem in the heart of the Viterbo Tuscia region.
A Vasanello, an ancient medieval village nestled between the Cimini mountains and the Tiber Valley, was born Parano Bio: organic farm that guards one of the most precious treasures of northern Lazio, the Tuscia hazelnutA small family business that has transformed its cultivation into an authentic open-air laboratory, where the Viterbo province's hazelnut-growing tradition blends with environmentally friendly production innovation. Here, every Viterbo hazelnut is grown, harvested, and processed in the same area: the short supply chain isn't just a marketing slogan, but the founding principle of the entire project.
Tuscia, land of ancient hazelnut groves
The history of hazelnuts in Tuscia has its roots in the era Etruscan: already in the 7th century BC, the populations who inhabited these volcanic hills knew and cultivated the Hazelnut corylus, whose superior organoleptic characteristics are due precisely to the unique mineral composition of the soil of volcanic origin of the Cimino-Vicano district. The Roman Hazelnut DOP, of which Vasanello is one of the production municipalities, is the result of centuries-old clonal selections of the cultivar Tonda Gentile RomanaSmall, spherical, with a thin shell and crunchy, deeply aromatic flesh. A variety that has conquered the most discerning palates in Europe, from the most renowned pastry shops to artisanal chocolateries around the world.
2017 and the opening of the laboratory: from the field to the jar without intermediaries
The real leap in quality comes in 2017, the year in which Parano Bio inaugurated its own internal transformation laboratoryA bold decision that permanently confines the supply chain within the company's boundaries. From that moment on, the hazelnuts never leave the local area: they are grown in the family's hazelnut groves, harvested with modern machinery that drastically reduces the time between harvest and storage (a crucial factor in preserving the freshness of the oil within the fruit), and finally processed on-site to produce in-shell, raw shelled, or roasted hazelnuts. The packages—from 250 grams designed for families to 5-kilogram professional formats—meet the needs of every user, from the discerning consumer to the high-end restaurateur.
Hand-selected and artisanal roasting, gesture after gesture
The transformation of the Parano Bio hazelnut is a artisanal ritual that no machine can replace. After harvesting, each fruit is hand-selectedOnly perfectly intact hazelnuts, of uniform size and with an intact heart, continue their journey towards shelling and roasting. This last stage is the most delicate and the one in which the art of the master hazelnut maker is revealed: the heat is manually controlled, adjusted on the color of the inner shell and on the scent that is released, to obtain thatintense aroma of toasted almonds and cocoa What distinguishes an excellent hazelnut from a merely good one. No automation, no industrial production chain: just the eye, the nose, and the experience of those who have known this land for generations.
Spreadable creams: hazelnuts, patience and nothing else
The range of products also comes from the heart of the laboratory spreadable creams Parano Bio, the company's true flagship product. The toasted hazelnuts are grind slowly using the traditional method until it reaches that velvety, melting consistency that is the signature of the product. No preservatives, no synthetic emulsifiers, no added fats: the principle is the radical honesty of the ingredientsEach jar encapsulates the pure flavor of freshly roasted hazelnuts, crafted with the patience that only artisanal craftsmanship can afford. A spread that, in just a few teaspoons, recounts the geological history of Tuscia, the summer sun of the Viterbo area, and the hands that selected the fruit.
CCPB and VeganOK organic certification
All Parano Bio productions are certified organic by the CCPB organization, authorized by the Ministry of Agricultural Policies, and registered with the code BJ15An objective and traceable guarantee which certifies the total absence of synthetic chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers at every stage of the supply chain, from the field to packaging. This is accompanied by certification VeganOK, further confirmation of a rigorous focus on food choices that respect animals and the environment. Two brands that, together, embody an uncompromising approach to working the land, placing Parano Bio among the most virtuous producers in contemporary Italian agriculture.
Why choose Parano Bio
Choosing Parano Bio hazelnuts means bringing to the table a fruit that hasn't traveled thousands of kilometers: just a few dozen, from the field to the laboratory, from the laboratory to our pantry. It means supporting alocal rural economy, enhance the hazelnut heritage of Tuscia and reward a completely transparent supply chain. The Vasanello hazelnut is rich in Vitamin E, Magnesium, Phosphorus, monounsaturated fatty acids e fibers: an ally of the heart, nervous system, and skin, it is one of the most complete Mediterranean superfoods. A choice that benefits both those who eat it and the land that produces it—the very essence of the concept of authentic sustainability.
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