The charming little town of Gragnano, in the province of Naples, is known worldwide as the capital of Italian pasta.
There are several reasons that explain the success of the pastas made in this area of ​​Campania, but to summarise, there are two reasons: geographical and historical.
Gragnano and its fertile plateaus are in a privileged climatic position, nestled between the Lattari mountains and the sea. The land enjoys a mild, stable and slightly humid climate all year round, perfect for growing high-quality wheat and allowing the pasta to dry gradually, which is essential for determining the colour, elasticity and firmness of the pasta when cooked. The water, so important in the production of pasta, comes from the mountains and springs with extraordinary purity in fountains and springs that feed the mills and factories.
Historically, Gragnano has always been linked to wheat, its name is derived from the Latin word “grain”. The art of making pasta has been handed down in this land from generation to generation and certain techniques are still crucial today to obtain a quality product.

What makes Gragnano pasta unique?

In addition to the quality of the grain, the water and the careful drying, already mentioned, the entirely artisanal production process is key to what has earned Gragnano pasta a PGI seal, Protected Geographical Indication.

The dough is made from durum wheat semolina and water from local springs and is kneaded using a traditional method that results in a homogeneous and elastic dough, but it is in the cutting of the pasta that we find its main difference compared to other areas of Italy. Once the dough is obtained, it is passed through "matrices" that are exclusively made of bronze, a technique and material that gives the pasta a unique rough surface that gives it the ability to absorb and integrate sauces.

Drying is carried out with extreme care, controlling the temperature and humidity at all times for a period of between 6 and 60 hours and with several cycles of hot air ventilation.

Packaging must be carried out in the producing companies, or at the production site, within twenty-four hours of production, to avoid moisture loss.

Biribox, in its quest to bring the best of Italian cuisine to Spanish consumers, brings from Gragnano “28 pastai”, a brand that brings together 28 artisan producers with faces and stories that go back several generations.

Seven reasons to choose 28 Pastai Gragnano.

IGP Certified : 28 Pastai is a small artisan pasta factory in Gragnano that works exclusively with certified traditional methods, using only bronze dies and drying the pasta slowly at low temperatures.

Only Italian durum wheat : An exclusive combination of 5 excellent varieties and patented semolina from cereals grown on the hills of Frentane is the basis of the unique flavour of 28 Pastai pasta.

Zero pesticides and glyphosate : Seven out of 20 pasta brands contain glyphosate, a herbicide that is harmful to health. Ensuring a good and healthy plate of pasta is one of 28 Pastai's missions!
Blockchain-certified supply chain: Each package of pasta contains a QR code that allows you to know the origin of the grain and check the temperatures and drying times of the pasta.

A digestible pasta that is produced in a way that benefits from the gluten network that retains starch. The result is a healthier pasta with a lower glycemic index.

Sustainable : Uses 100% recyclable paper and bioplastic packaging to reduce our impact on the planet.

Food Award 2022 : after a strict selection process, it was chosen by Food magazine as the best product of 2022, in the "First Courses" category.

“ Gambero Rosso , the best Italian food 2023”Linguine 28 Pastai have been included by Gambero Rosso in the exclusive annual selection of Italian agri-food excellence for 2023, which identifies the best products to enhance the territorial identity and unique biodiversity that distinguishes Italy.

At Biribox, we added an eighth reason: any pasta dish made with 28 pastai is incredibly delicious!
In our shop you can find six varieties of 28 Pastai Gragnano , all of them sold in boxes of 12 units, which is a saving choice:
Three long pastas: linguine, candele and spaghetti.
Three short pastas: fusillone, pennoni rigati and fusilletti

A product that cannot be missing in your gourmet store and that will surprise your customers.