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Carnaroli rice

Carnaroli rice is a named Italian short- to medium-grain variety whose plump grains stay relatively intact, making it useful for slow-cooked rice dishes.

Carnaroli rice — illustrative ingredient image

About Carnaroli rice

Carnaroli rice is a named Italian variety of short- to medium-grain rice, commonly used in dishes where a firm, distinct grain is wanted. The uncooked grains are plump and pale, with a starchy surface; cooked, they tend to remain relatively intact while becoming tender.

It is sold primarily as milled white rice, though milling and polishing can vary. Preparation affects the finished texture, and cooking liquid or added ingredients are not part of the rice itself. The variety is especially associated with slow-cooked rice dishes, but can also be cooked as a plain grain.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Italian

riso Carnaroli

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Carnaroli rice nutrition & diet

Carnaroli rice nutritional value

Product example: CARNAROLI RICE (RISO MELOTTI)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
347kcal
Protein
8.2g
Carbs
77.5g
Fat
1.0g

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Nutrition comparisons should distinguish polished white Carnaroli rice from any less-milled form, if available; cooking also changes the water content of the served grain.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — CARNAROLI RICE ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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