SANTACANDIDA ITALIA SRL

SANTACANDIDA ITALIA SRL is based in Bari, Italy, and has been producing organic Khorasan wheat in Puglia and Basilicata for over 20 years. Always focused to the cultivation of this ancient wheat we sow more than 400 hectares a year to ensure a constant supply to our customers such as mills, transformers and retailers.
We work every day to cultivate, transform and provide an ideal that has become stronger over the years given the growing demand for ancient grains.
Pursuing the sustainability of the territory, of the production of a grain never modified and therefore of the production chain connected to it is what makes us believe in a solid and forward-looking project.
Wheat, flour for pizza, cakes, bread, flour for pasta and of course, organic highly digestible pasta.
From Spaghetti to Maccheroni, from Penne to Fusilli, we provide classical kinds of famous pasta and do it in a way we have never tried before.
Khorasan wheat products are ideal for people intolerant to gluten, people with gluten sensitivity.
The health aspects of the Khorasan SANTACANDIDA® wheat are:
– Antioxidant effect, thanks to the high presence of polyphenols, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium the consumption of this ancient cereal helps to prevent cellular aging and to counteract the harmful action of free radicals.
– It is energizing because it is low-calorie and high in protein. For these reasons it is recommended for athletes and all those who lead an active and dynamic lifestyle.
– It is highly digestible compared to “modern” wheat.
– Represents a good source of minerals: Magnesium and Zinc strengthen the teeth and the Bone tissue, perform important functions to benefit the immune system.