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Farro
Nutty and chewy, with a firmer, more substantial bite than white rice.
Lens analyzedFarro is an ancient whole wheat grain with a chewy, nutty bite, sold whole, semi-pearled, or pearled depending on how much of the bran layer has been removed. It's cooked like a heartier rice substitute in salads, soups, and grain bowls.
Where it comes from
Farro has been cultivated across the Mediterranean and Middle East for thousands of years, predating many modern wheat varieties, and it re-entered wider North American kitchens more recently as whole grains and Italian regional cooking gained popularity.
Buying it
Check the package for whole, semi-pearled, or pearled farro, since cooking time differs significantly between them — whole grain farro needs the longest soak and simmer. Buy from a brand that states the type clearly if a recipe calls for a specific one.
Storing it
Keep it sealed in the pantry in its original bag or an airtight container. It keeps well for a long stretch as a dry grain, as long as moisture and pests stay out.
Keeps about 2 years in the pantry.
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