Arborio Rice 1 kg Box by Ristoris: the creamy risotto rice for professional kitchens
Ristoris Arborio rice is a large-grain Italian superfino rice, vacuum-packed in a practical 1 kg box and supplied in cartons of 12. With 355 kcal and 80 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, a 16-18 minute cooking time and a high starch release, it is the reference choice for creamy risottos, arancini and supplì in restaurants, pizzerias, hotels and catering kitchens across Switzerland.
What is Arborio rice
Arborio is an Italian superfino rice variety named after the town of Arborio in the Vercelli rice district, the historic heart of Italian rice growing in the Po Valley. Its grains are among the largest of all Italian varieties: during cooking they absorb stock and flavours deeply while releasing surface starch, which is exactly what creates the velvety, flowing texture of a classic risotto.
Arborio or Carnaroli?
Compared with Carnaroli, often called the king of rice, Arborio releases more starch and gives a creamier, softer result, while Carnaroli holds its bite longer. Professional kitchens choose Arborio for extra-creamy risottos, fast service and preparations such as arancini, supplì and baked rice timballi, where its binding power is an advantage.
The Ristoris line
Ristoris is an Italian food service brand based in Broni (Pavia), with more than 20 product ranges developed for the HoReCa channel and processed in ISO, BRC and IFS certified facilities. The rice line is designed for professional use: vacuum-packed 1 kg boxes that protect the grain from humidity and insects and make portioning and stock rotation simple.
How to use it in the professional kitchen
For a classic risotto: dry-toast the rice for 2 minutes, deglaze with white wine, then add boiling stock one ladle at a time for 16-18 minutes; finish off the heat with cold butter and Parmigiano. Recommended portion: 60-80 g per person as a first course, 100 g as a main. Never rinse the rice before cooking — rinsing washes away the starch that creates the creaminess. Use stock at a rate of about 3 to 3.5 times the weight of the rice.
Classic recipes
Arborio is at home in the great Italian rice tradition: saffron risotto alla milanese, porcini mushroom risotto, squid-ink risotto, pumpkin risotto, Sicilian arancini and Roman supplì. A single 0.125 g sachet of saffron is enough for a four-portion risotto made with 320 g of Arborio.
Storage and shelf life
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct light. The vacuum-packed box preserves the grain unaltered; once opened, transfer the rice to an airtight container and use it within a few weeks for the best result.
Delivery and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution with the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg) and Graubünden (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours with partner couriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer and Galliker. As an ambient dry product, it ships easily by the carton and is ideal for stocking up.
Who it is for
Designed for restaurants, risotterie, pizzerias, hotels, catering services, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers who want a reliable, professional-grade risotto rice. Over 1,500 hospitality professionals in Switzerland source their Italian ingredients from LAPA.
