ORZO, PLAIN

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10# Bag

$42.50

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ORZO, PLAIN

ORZ-10

Description:

Orzo is made with Durham Wheat Flour (Semolina) which makes it a pasta. The Orzo is 1/3" long and rice shaped. The toothy, firm texture and subtle flavors lend its use to many different applications. Orzo maintains its shape and color dulls slightly when cooked. Traditionally, Orzo has been used with rice to make Pilafs. Orzo like many pastas, has become a flexible and versatile ingredient. Orzo in Italian this means "barley." Since pasta doesn't contain any Barley the name is probably in reference to the shape of Orzo. Pasta has been a main stay ingredient in Italian cooking for centuries. Orzo is just one of the many shapes developed for specific uses. It's actually a tiny, rice-shaped pasta, slightly smaller than a Pine Nut. Orzo is ideal for soups and wonderful when served as a substitute for rice.

Ingredient Statement:

Enriched Durum Semolina Flour (Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid). (Contains Wheat, Gluten)

Orzo can be combined with any number of herbs, vegetables and seafood for an unusual and striking plate presentation. Use in Pilafs, salads, sauces or simply dressed with a light pesto.

Recommended Preparation Instructions:

Add 1 cup of Orzo to 2 cups of rapidly boiling water or stock.  Return to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until tender, yet still al dente.  Add uncooked Orzo to soups during last 10 minutes of cooking. 

One cup dry yields 3 cups cooked.

Product Description

The toothy, firm texture and subtle flavors lend its use to many different applications. Orzo maintains its shape and color dulls slightly when cooked. Orzo like many pastas, has become a flexible and versatile ingredient. In Italian, Orzo means Barley. Since Pasta doesn't contain any Barley the name is probably in reference to the shape of Orzo.

Physical

Color: Off white.

Flavor: Typical of pasta.

Size: Approximately ½ inch in length, rice shaped.

Chemical

Moisture: N/A

Sulfites: Negative

Heat Level: N/A

Ingredient Statement:

Enriched Durum Semolina Flour (Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).

Allergen Statement

Contains Wheat, Gluten.

Packaging & Storage

Shelf Life: Min. 24 months (under optimum storage conditions).

Packaging: Poly bag in box.

Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.

Microbiological

SPC: <500,000 cfu / g

COLIFORM: <1000 cfu / g

YEAST: <1000 cfu / g

MOLD: <1000 cfu / g

Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.

About Nutritional Information

Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.

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