Bomba and Calasparra rice are types of paella rice. They are grown around the town of Calasparra, in Spain in the Murcia mountains neighbouring Valencia. The rice is grown along the Segura River, which brings cold water from the top of the mountains. The water passes through the paddies; its coldness slows the growth of…
Paella Rice
Paella Rice
Paella rice is a category of rice, rather than an actual variety or cultivar. The term indicates rice that is good for use in the Spanish dish known as “paella.” What is paella rice Paella rice will have roundish, medium-short grains with a high starch content, so that it sticks together somewhat, but can still…
Valencia Rice
Valencia Rice is rice that is grown in Valencia, Spain. Valencia is a seaport in Spain; Valencia is also the name of the province that that city is in. Note that the term is a geographic one, indicating a region of origin, rather than indicating a specific cultivar or variety of rice. Rice production in…