The variety is classified as Triticum aestivum albidum, featuring white grain and a long, awnless ear. It is a landrace variety that formed under Mediterranean climate conditions.
Flour from this variety has high digestibility, a significant concentration of polyphenols, and a high protein content. It is traditionally used in baking and confectionery, particularly for making Sicilian cannoli.
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Countries of admission
2 jurisdictions
Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.
Variety in registries
Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights
Parties
Maintainer
Li Rosi Giuseppe / Cinozoo Tre R Srl / Sortino Natale / Societa Agricola Horus 2 Srl / Ferraro Bio Farma Sicily / Societa Samplice Agricola Don Pietro / Gervasi Orazio / Ioppolo Sergio Giuseppe / Giorlando Giacomo / Soc. Agr. Moli di Maasimo Schiro / SociResponsible for variety maintenance
Admission to trade
The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
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