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A legume is
the pod of a plant such as peas, beans or vetches, which
all belong to the same family of plant (leguminosae or
fabaceae). Legumes provide an vital source of food for
humans and their animals. Right along with the early grains,
legumes were among the first crops cultivated and date
back to the bronze age. Grains have
been the corner store of the human diet for thousands of
years. Today, whole grain foods are being recognized by
nutrition experts as key sources of health-promoting
sustraces such as phytochemicals, and nutrients
including fibre, minerals, and certain vitamins.
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PRODUCTS: Legumes
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LENTILS
(Lens esulenta)
Italy most celebrated lentils are coltiveted in the
Umbrian montain, famous for their extra-small size,
for their delicacy, and their long shelf-life. They
are rich in proteine and very low in fat.
Net. wt. 11 LB.
Net. wt. 17 oz.
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CHICKPEAS
(Cicer arietinum)
The latin name means "small ram" reflecting the unique shape oh this legume
that somewhat resembles a ram's head. Chickpeas have
a delicious nutlike taste and a texture thai is
buttery, yet somewhat starchy and pasty. They are
also very high in dietary fiber, carbohydrates and
calcium.
Net. wt. 11 LB.
Net. wt. 17 oz.
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CICERCHIA
(Lathyrus sativus)
The Cicerchia is a delicious legume only cultiveted
in a minimun quantity in some areas in the center of
Italy. They can be purcharsed only dry. Sook then
overnight and change the water before cook them.
Net. wt. 11 LB.
Net. wt. 17 oz.
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PRODUCTS: Grains
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FARRO
(Triticum Dicoccum)
Is the oldest grain of all to have survived to our
time. Farro (Emmer wheat) is an unhybridized grain belonging to
the wheat family. Rich in fiber, carbohydrates and
calcium, becames a complete protein source when
combined with legumes. Farro can be enjoyed in
cracked and whole form. Stone-grounded became flour,
excellent to prepare bread, pasta or biscotti. Has a satisfying chewy
texture, dark nutty flavor and great taste. Many
people who are wheat sensitive can eat farro due to
its low gluten content.
Net. wt. 11 LB.
Net. wt. 17 oz. |
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ORZO PERLATO
(Hordeum Vulgare) Orzo (Perled Barley) is an
annual cereal grain and member of the grass family.
Was along side emmer wheat, a staple cereal of
ancient Egipt, where it was used to make bread and
beer. It can be used as well in soup and stews, also
in healt foods and coffee sobstitutes. Barley is
considered an excellent source of fiber also
contains protein, carbohydrates and vitamins.
Net. wt. 11 LB.
Net. wt. 17 oz.
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MILLET
(Panicum Miliaceum)Millet is one of the oldest foods know to
humans and possibly the first cereal grain to be
used for domestic purposes . This grain must be
hulled before it can be used for human consumation .
Millet can be use in many ways: in soups , salad ,
as a baby food or stone-ground to make bread.
Net. wt. 11 LB.
Net. wt. 17 oz.
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PRODUCTS: Flours
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
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Lentils
Chickpeas
Farro
Barley
MilletStone-Grounded it can be used in many
recipes: to prepared fresh pasta, biscotti, polenta,
bread ecc.ecc.
Net. wt. 17 oz.
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