Lorenzo sushi rice 500 g

Lorenzo Sushi Rice, 500 g, is a short-grain Japonica variety grown in Europe. Known in Japan as uruchimai, it is most often used for preparing sushi and is widely sold under the name sushi rice.

The grains are short, round and slightly translucent. Their high amylopectin content makes the rice sticky when cooked, yet the grains hold their shape, so they are easy to pick up with chopsticks. The texture is slightly springy. The starch is digested quickly, which gives the rice a high glycemic index of around 76.

As a polished rice, it consists mostly of carbohydrates in the form of starch, with very little protein and fat, and only small amounts of vitamins and minerals. Its flavour is mild and pleasant, which makes it an enjoyable base for sushi and other dishes.