This semi-integral pasta is made with "Saragolla" durum wheat flour grown directly by the "Pastificio" Testa in the province of Campobasso. This ancient variety of wheat is grown without the use of pesticides or herbicides. After harvesting, the wheat is stone-ground. The low operating temperature of the mill ensures that the nutritional properties of the flour are not altered. The resulting flour or semola is processed with bronze dies which leaves the surface of the pasta rough and porous to better retain the sauce. The result is an exceptional pasta that while cooking gives an intense aroma and a strong taste.

Saragolla" is an ancient variety of durum wheat, like "Senatore Cappelli", which was grown in southern Italy, in Sicily and Sardinia. It was introduced into Abruzzo in 400 AD by the proto-Bulgarian people (the Altzek), who came from Egypt. These varieties were replaced by modern wheat because of their low productivity. Reintroduced recently for its superior nutritional qualities, "Saragolla" is becoming increasingly popular. Its more famous name is "Khorasan" marketed under the USA registered trademark "Kamut".

Ingredients: Organic durum wheat semolina, water. Contains GLUTEN.

Nutritional information per 100g:
Energy Kcal 351 / 1468 Kj
Fat 1.40g (of which saturated fatty acids 0.3g)
Carbohydrates 69.74g (of which sugars 2.7g)
Fibre 5.50g
Protein 12.14g
Salt 0.0g

Producer: Michele Testa