History of Rice
Rice has been nourishing mankind for over 5000 years. It travelled from China to Ancient Greece and from Persia to the Nile Delta. The ancient Chinese and Indians considered it to be a «gift from the gods», which saved them from great natural desasters. «The most valuable in life are not the pearls, but the five seeds of the earth, of which the rice is the most valuable» goes a chinese saying. Rice followed the footsteps of the soldiers returning from Alexander the Great's expedition to India, reached Greece and Europe and centuries later also America.

Cultivation of rice
The cultivation of rice exceeds the cultivation of any other agricultural product in the world and it constitutes the basic food for at least 2/3 of the world population. In Greece the cultivation of rice takes place in river deltas and areas along the coastline, which adds to the kernel a natural salty flavor.


Nutritional value
Rice is one of the easiest and tastiest solutions for every meal of the day. The carbohydrates it contains are valuable for the human organism since they are easy to convert into energy. In other words, the tastiness of the rice becomes our body's fuel.
When compared to other seeds it becomes obvious that rice is not just rich in proteins, but also that the proteins it contains are the most qualitative. And if until now you believed that in order to obtain all the amino acids your body needs you had to consume many different foods, it is worthwhile to know that rice contains all 8 amino acids the human body needs to constantly reproduce new and strong muscles. Rice is also healthy for what it does not contain. The absence of fats, cholesterol and salts makes it the ideal food, even for persons with special nutritional needs.

Agrino rice
In order to be sure that the rice you selected maintains its aroma and freshness, you must rely on a company that can ensure this. Agrino was the first Greek company that offered the Greek consumers packaged rice of high quality, that is rice in different types for every need, which is controlled in every stage of its production.
Moreover, Agrino selects only the best rice varieties, which are packaged in the pioneer stand up paper bag, allowing the product to breath while letting the aroma and the natural characteristics free only when it is cooked.

Choose your favorite rice recipe and Agrino will help you make it perfect, since our long experience and our knowledge gives you the possibility to choose the ideal type of rice from the entire range.