Product Reviews and Ratings - Rice - Organic Farro from igourmet

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(based on 19 ratings)

Located in: Dry Goods, Rice

This certified organic semi-pearled comes from Italy specifically the Mugello region of Tuscany. Farro is the world's original grain from which all others derive, including rice, barley, wheat and rye. Because it is hard to grow, farro almost became extinct after World War II. However, it is now making a big comeback, especially in Italy where the top restaurants feature it in soups and side dishes. It has a pleasant nuttiness and a hardy texture. Naturally high in fiber, protein, and B-vitamins, it is also very low in gluten, which is good for those who are allergic. Farro grains look like brown short-grain rice, but each grain retains a firm, chewy texture even after overcooking.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

5 stars

(based on 19 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Exotic(7), Flavorful(16), Fresh(10), Healthy(15), Non perishable(7)

Best Uses:

Cooking(14)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(12), Frequent diner(5), Health conscious(14)

Great for risotto

By Hirschwrites

from Chesterfield, MO on 3/16/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

I have been looking for farro since I had it by accident in Paris. I didn't know what it was until I saw a chef on Top Chef use it. Am delighted by the product. I use it like arborio rice and make what is a wheat-based risotto. Yummy.

Delicious and healthy.

By Cheyenne

from San Diego, CA on 3/12/2009

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Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

Farro is great as a side dish in lieu of rice or potatoes. It also combines well with vegies and can be used to make risotto.

Perfect for soups and salads

By Mediterranean climate

from Chevy Chase, MD on 1/1/2009

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

We did a bike trip to the Umbria region of Italy last fall and had a delicious salad of farro, tomatoes, and basil one day for lunch. When we got back to the US, the only place I could find farro was at igourmet. Alice Water's cookbook - The Art of Simple Food - has a recipe for Farro salad similar to what we had in Italy. My favorite way to eat Farro is in soup, especially the Farro and Bean Minestrone soup from the Silver Spoon Italian cookbook; everyone loves this recipe.

Farro Lucchese

By Terry

from Miami, FL on 9/23/2008

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Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy

Cons:

Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

Makes an excellent farro "Lucca" style.

i love this product

By suri

from teaneck new jersey on 9/15/2008

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

after a trip to Italy I fell in love with Farro. You were the only place i could find it thanks
Sandy

Have to try this!

By They call me Mom

from Clarksville, TN on 8/16/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking, Side dishes

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

I saw this used [...]. I couldn't find it in my local grocery stores(no surprise there).After reading everyone's reviews here, I ordered it and its great!

I certainly would buy this product again

By sirene from Corsicana,Texas on 7/19/2008

Pros:

And the flavor was excell, Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable, This farro was very fresh

Best Uses:

Cooking, I like to use it in salad, Very refreshing on hot

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

I use it in a salad with grape tomatoes,basil and a balsamic olive oil dressing.

Used to make a salad by Gilda

By Larry from Sunset Beach, NC on 4/9/2008

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

I used the Farro to make a salad from recipe by Gilda on food network. I could not find the product anywhere locally, so I went to the internet and it was so easy to order from i gourmet. Thanks

Best Farro, best price

By KB from NY, NY on 3/7/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

I bought Farro in Italy and brought it home. This was just as good and cheaper.

I love this!

By idlinfarm from Eugene, OR on 11/29/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Healthy

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

Great for both soup and salad.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

delicous & good for you

By Mama Nouna from PA on 10/29/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Healthy, Non Perishable

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

this grain is great, I did not know of its italian origin. i use it in my middle eastern cooking. it makes a great stuffing for turkey when precooked (half way) because it retains its texure. my favorite recipe for it is as follows
1 cup of Farro(soak for about 10 minutes before using)
1 cup of long grain rice
3 & 1/2 cups of chicken stock divided
1 med onion emulsified
2 tbs butter
salt & pepper to taste.
Melt butter add onion and saute for about 3 minutes add the faro and 2 cups of the chicken stock. bring to a boil then reduce heat to med. and simmer till all water is absorbed. Add the rice and the remaining chicken stock and bring to boil again then let simmer till all water is absorbed again. Let sit covered (do not remove the cover) to let it steam for about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and enjoy. tastes great with garlic & Olive oil tomato sauce.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Organic farro

By Linda

from Loganville, Ga on 10/8/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

Farro seems to be hard to find in the supermarket. I was happy to find a place that I could order it from. I found a good recipe for it and it was enjoyed by all.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful 1st Experience!

By Ro

from Woodbridge, NJ on 9/29/2007

Pros:

Nutty with super texture

Cons:

Dont know of any

Best Uses:

For use in a salad

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Love to try new foods

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

I have to say I was very happy with this farro. It has a delightful nutty taste with a nice firm texture after cooking. It is a grain, so I didn?t feel as guilty after eating it, like I would with a carb such as rice. Serve the cooked farro with a simple mix of seeded tomatoes cut small, and some red onion diced. Top with a basic vinaigrette of balsamic or sherry vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, minced fresh garlic, a touch of dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well, and enjoy. Serve room temp! So delicious!

Nicely nutty flavor

By vickie

from prescott valley,az on 9/21/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable, Wholesome

Best Uses:

Cooking

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

delicious, organic, healthy, good base to build on for creative sides or whole plate meal. Good texture after cooking, serve hot or cold.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Eat more Farro

By egaqueenmum from Dallas, Pa on 8/23/2007

Pros:

Healthy

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

I enjoy trying good flavourful grains. I am always on the lookout for the "different" I certainly found it in Farro. I used this item as a side dish for a starch and got rave reviews from my very finicky family! It can be eaten hot or cold and would be good with a vegetable mix too. The texture is good and not mushy after cooking. The taste is exceptional. A great source of protein too.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful, nutty flavor

By gingersnaps

from Hammock Beach,FL on 6/7/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

A wonderful addition to soups.Great as a side dish and makes a delicious cold salad with basil,tomatoes,lemon and olive oil.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful, wholesome product

By Diane

from Whiting, Indiana on 5/23/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable, Wholesome

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

You can feel good about eating this.

great product

By joan from new jersey on 5/17/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy

Best Uses:

side dish , or in a salad

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Comments about Organic Farro:

tasty, good price, its organic !!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I love it

By Rosie red cheeks from Yuma AZ on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

farro salad

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Organic Farro:

I love this product and it's delicious

Customer Reviews about the Organic Farro at igourmet