Volantino

RYE OAT BARLEY WHEAT RICE CORN Together with grains we can classify the so-called “Pseudo-grains” : products similar to grains both in terms of use and nutritional characteristics, but which do not belong to the family of gramineae from a botanical point of view. Here are some of them: • BUCKWHEAT : traditionally used in Valtellina, where it is still used in the production of pasta (e.g. pizzoccheri) and polenta, also in combination with other flours (polenta taragna); • QUINOA : initially grown in South America, it has spread to all continents and is commonly consumed in grains; • AMARANTH : originally from Mexico, where it was known by the Aztec as “Grain of the Gods”. Today it is grown in warm countries and is found on the market in the form of grains or as an ingredient in breakfast and snack products. THE HAPPY UNIVERSE OF GRAINS LET’S EAT WELL 67