We use only BIO-certified ingredients in our wholegrain crackers: buckwheat, Rosastro Rosso corn from Rovetta, Nostrano dell’Isola corn and Spinato corn from Gandino. This last ingredient is a corn of ancient origin. It was cultivated by a pre-Columbian civilisation many thousands of years before the discovery of America.

One interesting fact about Gandino with regards to corn production is that according to the memoirs of Filippo Lussana, an important man of letters from Bergamo, Gandino was the first town in the Lombardy Region to grow this corn. It is in fact said that a nobleman from the Veneto Region who had already experimented with the cultivation of this cereal on his own land set up the new crop in Gandino.

Wholegrain Taragna ancient corn and buckwheat crackers are produced with artisan methods in respect for our local traditions. We are dedicated to sustainable farming, which maintains ancient cultivation techniques and forms of production that respect the rhythms of nature.

Corn provides high levels of energy and is a rich source of mineral salts such as sodium, phosphorous and calcium, vitamins and chemical compounds such as carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Above all, corn is gluten free and helps combat the emergence of hypertension and diabetes. It has diuretic, anti-inflammatory and cicatrizant properties, and it furthermore facilitates the elimination of toxins and has beneficial effects against arthritis and rheumatism. Corn starch is often used in the cosmetics industry for its beneficial properties which also favour the skin, eyes and mucous membranes.

Buckwheat offers many nutritional qualities that also benefit the organism; it contains a range of vitamins and mineral salts such as magnesium and zinc, which favours hair growth and skin care. This type of grain also boasts high levels of antioxidants and digestive properties deriving from the high quantity of fibre in the seeds.

The advantages of consuming rice crackers have been the object of discussion for some time. They are often recommended as part of a healthy lifestyle or as a substitute for bread, without considering the negative effects that excessive and prolonged consumption may cause. The level of arsenic in rice increases exponentially in pure rice crackers, as the reaching of high temperatures during the pressing process can in fact cause an increase in the level of arsenic.

Typical and frequently asked questions include "are rice crackers fattening?", "how many calories in rice crackers?" or “what are the nutritional values of rice crackers?” This widely available product is not always a healthy solution for a quick, light snack. Despite the many nutritional properties of rice, crackers made exclusively with this particular cereal can have a significantly high glycaemic index, as the starch broken down during processing of the rice is more easily absorbed.

On the contrary, Agrigal products are based on the combination of small quantities of rice with other quality cereals, thus respecting the health of our customers.