Rice made in Italy

At Riseria Modenese, we’re proud to present ourselves as an Italian rice producer. Most of the rices we mill, whether of Italian or ethnic origin, come from cultivation areas located throughout Italy. Our traditional craftsmanship and milling techniques enable us to make high-quality, superior and controlled products.

Curious to learn more about the result of our work?

Want to know where rice is grown in Italy and how it moves along our production line to reach the shelves of your supermarket or your kitchen’s larder?

Read on for our explanation of how rice is processed from the plant to your plate.

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From plant to plate: how we grow and mill rice

Rice requires a complex and elaborate milling and treatment process. About 20 processes take place in order one after the other on our production line, leading to an organic, artisan and high-quality product as the end result. Below are the key steps of grain processing.

01

Cultivation and harvesting

Rice is grown in rice fields located mainly throughout north-eastern Italy until harvest time. During this phase, we speak of raw rice, known as ‘paddy rice’ or ‘rough rice’ in technical jargon.

02

Drying

In this phase, the rough rice is dried to reduce its moisture content to below certain levels.

03

Cleaning

After storage, the rough rice is brought to the rice mill for subsequent artisanal milling on cutting-edge production lines. The first operation carried out is cleaning, which involves removing any impurities from the rice, such as foreign bodies, harvest residues, soil and other plants.

04

Husking or husk aspiration

The rough rice undergoes husking to remove the outer covering of the grain, called the hull or husk. The hull is then used to produce other products, such as pellets. At this stage, by means of friction, husked rice is obtained, which is already edible and commonly known as wholegrain or brown rice.

05

Whitening

This step removes the bran – the outer part of the rice grain – by means of polishing. This process gives the rice a shiny, smooth, white or crystalline appearance.

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Where is rice grown in Italy?

Italy is an excellent rice producer and its cultivation areas are mainly located in the north of the country and in the Po Valley. The main cultivation areas include Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna.

Rice fields cover huge areas of these regions, contributing significantly to the production of Italian organic rice. And our manufacturing company also sources this valuable raw material from these very areas.

Our own farm, situated near our facility, supplies us with the rice which, once milled, becomes exquisite Carnaroli rice.

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Our rice growers and artisan millers

If you’re looking for an organic rice – of Italian or ethnic origin – grown in Italy, milled and treated by a manufacturing company near you, then our rice is for you.

At Riseria Modenese, we’re ready to supply you with premium rice for the customers of your shop or diners at your restaurant.

How to order

It’s very easy. Simply contact us here to order your first supply of rice right away.

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