Where is De Cecco pasta made?
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Fara San MartinoOur production facilities in Fara San Martino have forever been nestled between the majestic mountains of Majella. This is where the De Cecco working Method was born, unique to its kind, just like these locations..
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Fara San MartinoOur production facilities in Fara San Martino have forever been nestled between the majestic mountains of Majella. This is where the De Cecco working Method was born, unique to its kind, just like these locations..
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It leaves the surface of the pasta rougher so the sauce clings better. This kind of die is more expensive and needs to be replaced more often. Cheaper pastas use stainless steel, which makes the pasta smoother and less clingy. I think this definitely contributes to the mouthfeel aspect..
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Both are noted Italian pasta makers. Both are headquartered in Italy. De Cecco is based in Fara San Martino, and Barilla is located in Parma. ... The company is still privately held by a fourth generation of Barilla family owners and is a true Italian company producing a true Italian product.
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DeCecco (which is still imported from Italy) is far superior than Barilla, although it is more expensive..
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De Cecco is an Italian company producing dried pasta, flour and other related food products. It is the third largest manufacturer of pasta in the world..
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Why De Cecco Is a Better Dry Pasta The reason De Cecco is preferred is because it's a higher-quality product. While both De Cecco and Barilla hail from Italy and use 100% semolina flour (the flour of choice for dry pasta), De Cecco takes an extra measure: they use bronze dies to cut the pasta.
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De Cecco is an Italian company producing dried pasta, flour and other related food products. It is the third largest manufacturer of pasta in the world..
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