Harvested from the fertile Po Valley in northern Italy, Arborio is a plump, pearl-like grain used to prepare risotto, a traditional Italian dish. Arborio absorbs water during cooking to make a fatter, succulent grain. Arborio has a higher than normal amount of soluble-starch that is released when cooked, creating the creamy and soft texture of risotto. By importing its Arborio directly from Italy, Village Harvest Arborio maintains its natural taste and texture and creates authentic, creamy, and rich risottos.