gianpiero | 25 July 2009

The secret lies in the wheat germ which is an ingredient that is not found in most common types of pasta. The heart of the grain itself contains vitamin A, vitamin D, as well as vegetable protein.

During the normal cereal grinding process, the wheat germ is removed from the semolina in order to reduce the perishability of the product. Usually, pasta factories are forced to process the flour without the wheat germ.

But thanks to craft workmanship methods used by great artisans, the wheat germ, that is always fresh, is re-incorporated into the semolina. This is the secret of one of best Pasta Factory of the world. 

Pasta Morelli is considered to be of the finest quality, not only because of its wheat germ ingredient, but also because it selects the best semolina, which is processed according to craft technique. The ancient Morelli Pasta Factory was founded in 1860, and is a family-run enterprise, the fifth generation of the Morelli family, and though the years have succeeded in obtaining a pasta with a unique and delicious taste, which releases a wonderful aroma on cooking, the cooking water, taking on a slight green hue, as the result of the presence of the fresh wheat germ ingredient.

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