It is a mixture of three varieties of ancient grains, Rieti, Verna, Mentana, cultivated at the beginning of the last century and recovered by the members of the cooperative. The Rieti variety was already known in the eighteenth century and was particularly appreciated for its light color and its particularly pronounced flavor and aroma, so much so that in 1879 it was sold at £50/qle
compared to £24-32 of the other grains.
It represents the progenitor of the varieties obtained in the early 1900s by Nazareno Strampelli, including Mentana, the most widespread in Italy at the beginning of the last century due to its good yields and milling qualities. Finally, Verna is a variety from the middle of the last century which has returned to the forefront in recent years thanks to the flour's valuable qualities on a health and nutritional level.
Use: Fresh pasta, piadina, pizza, bread, tarts.
Company
The Cooperativa Valmarecchia Bio Natura was born in Montefeltro, an area rich in history and biodiversity.
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We produce stone-ground organic flours, obtained from ancient grains, cereals and legumes of local varieties through a very short supply chain, made up of us farmers.
Our values are the conservation of biodiversity, transparency, the recovery of traditions and natural tastes of the past.
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Our flours are obtained with organic production methods from ancient soft grains (Rieti, Verna, Mentana, Ardito, Gentil Rosso, Frassineto, Terminillo, Miracolo) and hard grains (Saragolla): all recovered, selected and certified thanks to passion and to the commitment of the most attentive farmers who have saved them from the risk of extinction.
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And also buckwheat flour, chickpea, Prince of Scavolino corn (an ancient
local corn variety from Alta Valmarecchia).
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Ancient grains are varieties of wheat cultivated in past centuries and then abandoned due to lower yields and difficulties in adapting to industrial agriculture.
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They have not undergone any genetic modification surgery and are therefore healthier.
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They are highly digestible thanks to the particular composition of gluten.
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They boast a high content of soluble and insoluble fibre, an important factor in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and regulator of cholesterol levels.
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They are rich in antioxidants and carotenoids, fundamental compounds for increasing immune defenses and delaying cellular aging.
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But, above all, they are good and the