{"product_id":"organic-risotto-rice-arborio-500g","title":"Organic Risotto Rice Arborio 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eArborio is the classic Italian risotto rice — short, fat, chalky-white grains with a high starch content that releases gradually during cooking to create the characteristic creamy, velvety risotto texture. These certified organic Arborio grains from \u003cstrong\u003eJust Natural Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e are the essential choice for authentic risotto, where the rice's ability to absorb stock while maintaining a firm centre (al dente) is what defines the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArborio rice provides \u003cstrong\u003ethiamine (B1)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eniacin (B3)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and easily digestible carbohydrates. It cannot be substituted in risotto — only Arborio-family rice (Arborio, Carnaroli, Vialone Nano) produces the correct creamy-yet-firm result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 500g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse exclusively for risotto, rice pudding, arancini (fried rice balls), and suppli. Do NOT rinse before cooking — the surface starch is essential for creaminess. Toast in butter before adding wine and stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe idea — Classic Mushroom Risotto:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak 20g dried porcini in 500ml hot water for 20 minutes. Strain (keep the liquid). Sauté 300g fresh mushrooms with garlic, set aside. In a heavy pan, soften 1 shallot in butter, add 300g Arborio, toast 2 minutes. Add 150ml white wine, stir until absorbed. Add the strained porcini liquid then 600ml hot vegetable stock, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly for 18–20 minutes. Add the mushrooms, a large knob of butter, and 50g Parmesan. Rest 2 minutes, then serve immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutritional Values per 100g (dry)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1473 kJ \/ 349 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Arborio Risotto Rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy can I only use Arborio for risotto?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRisotto's creamy texture comes from amylopectin starch that slowly releases from the grain as it cooks with constant stirring. Arborio (and other Italian risotto rice varieties like Carnaroli) have an unusually high amylopectin content and a characteristic chalky centre that absorbs liquid at exactly the right rate. Long-grain or regular short-grain rice cannot replicate this — they either turn mushy or remain undercooked without releasing the creamy starch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I wash Arborio rice before cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — unlike other rice, Arborio should not be rinsed. The surface starch is essential for creating risotto's creamy consistency. Rinsing would wash away exactly what makes risotto work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs rice gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — all rice is naturally gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Natural Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49209683181820,"sku":"JNO4042","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/4683\/9207\/files\/JN119_large_57331ebc-7da1-4285-ae39-b0635e1713e5.jpg?v=1781881256","url":"https:\/\/econaturalproducts.co.uk\/products\/organic-risotto-rice-arborio-500g","provider":"Eco Natural Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}