Unico Arborio Rice
Unico Arborio Rice
Unico Arborio Rice is a short-grain Italian rice high in starch — it releases creaminess as it cooks, making it the classic rice for risotto.
Highlights
- Short-grain Italian rice
- High starch — cooks up creamy
- The classic risotto rice
- Holds a firm, al dente centre

What is Unico Arborio Rice?
A plump, short-grain Italian rice naturally high in starch. As it's stirred and cooked with broth, it releases that starch to create the signature creamy texture of risotto while keeping a firm, al dente centre. Also used for rice pudding and arancini.
Why Choose Unico Arborio Rice?
- High starch creates creamy risotto
- Keeps a firm al dente bite
- The traditional risotto rice
- Also great for arancini and pudding
How Do You Use Unico Arborio Rice?
Common Uses
- Risotto
- Arancini (rice balls)
- Rice pudding
- Creamy rice dishes
Best Pairings
- Parmesan and white wine
- Mushrooms and saffron
- Seafood
- Butter and broth
Nutritional Information
Per 1/4 cup (45 g) dry
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 | |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 36 g | |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 % |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein | 4 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 1 % |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Iron | 1.75 mg | 10 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Rice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Arborio Rice
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1. What sizes does Arborio Rice come in?
Unico Arborio Rice is available in the following: 750 g.
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2. Does Arborio Rice contain allergens?
Unico Arborio Rice has no major allergens declared on its label. Always check the current label if you have a food allergy.
Recipes Using Unico Arborio Rice
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Risotto al Finocchio
A delicate northern-Italian risotto of slow-braised fennel folded into creamy arborio rice with parmesan, butter and …
Key Ingredients: Unico Arborio Rice
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Risotto Nero
The Venetian black risotto: squid simmered until tender, then arborio rice cooked in fish broth and stained with squi…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Arborio Rice
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Baked Rice Cakes
Individual baked rice puddings: arborio rice cooked in lemon-cinnamon milk, enriched with butter and egg yolks, light…
Key Ingredients: Unico Arborio Rice
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Mushroom Risotto
A classic creamy risotto with sautéed mushrooms, white wine and parmesan, built the traditional way by stirring in ho…
Key Ingredients: Unico Arborio Rice · Gallo Olive Oil
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Unico Arborio Rice for Everyday Cooking
Unico Arborio Rice is a short-grain, high-starch Italian rice — the classic choice for creamy risotto, arancini and rice pudding. Distinct from the medium-grain Italian Style rice and the fluffy, separate-grained long grain rice.