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Catala Bomba Rice 1kg
BOMBA - THE BEST PAELLA RICE
Short grain paella rice from the premium variety Bomba
Carries the designation of origin 'Arroz Bomba'
Comes in a beautiful cloth sack for an authentic gift
Catala Bomba Rice 1kg
BOMBA - THE BEST PAELLA RICE
Short grain paella rice from the premium variety Bomba
Carries the designation of origin 'Arroz Bomba'
Comes in a beautiful cloth sack for an authentic gift
Details
Bomba rice belongs to the family of Japonica rice, a short and rounded grain, which tends to elongate during cooking. Its production is centred on the Mediterranean region.
Bomba rice absorbs liquid up to the point of doubling in volume. Thus, it retains the flavour of stock in a manner similar to other varieties from Valencia but with the advantage that, unlike other varieties, if you exceed the cooking time it doesn't start breaking up but becomes bomb shape, hence its name.
This means the starch remains within the grain, so it always stays loose, without caking and each grain remaining distinct. This makes it the king rice for perfect paella or risotto style dishes. Despite all these virtues, it is a variety which until recently was almost extinct due to low productivity and the intense care it needs.
Our bomba rice is carefully prepared by Hijos de Vicente Catala Peiro, a family business located in Valencia and one of the oldest companies in its sector. The company's beginnings were in the late 19th century, and its current owners represent the fifth generation to run the business. Its main feature is the great care and attention they take when preparing paella rice, whilst achieving maximum quality in all their products, backed by many years of experience.
Check out our recipe for bomba rice with clams and girolles here.
1kg Bag / Once opened store in a cool and dry place / Serves 8 to 10 people
4.89 Average
47 Reviews
Jane Cleland
cooks well and still has a bite
Valerio Vitacolonna
Julie Murphy
This is most definitely the best paella rice you can buy on the Market 60g per person is ample portion and it comes in the most lovely packaging I tie the top with a ribbon. Because l love the packaging. Lovely absorption and gives a nice nice nutty toasted bottom to a proper paella.
Stephen Webb
Quality product made a very tasty meal with it
Huw Bellis
Made an excellent paella. 1/2 bag served family of 5 with healthy appetites. Absorbed a lot of stock
Ffion Leon-Portillo
Best rice for paella. We have tried numerous varieties buy nothing beats this. Will buy more definitely. Absolutely amazing!
Simone Esmyer
created the paella recipe from the website and it was delicious
David Dawes
Best paella rice I've ever used without a doubt! I used to be so pleased that it was easy and accessible to pick up Bomba rice from my local Waitrose, but this outdoes it in quality and doesn't compare. I'll be ordering from here in future, many thanks!
Mekuria Assefa
I made a large order of Bomba rice which came quickly and was exactly what I needed.
Stewart Thomson
Very, very good quality. Product despatched quickly with good updates from Basco. Packaging excellent and arrived as advised. Would use again and recommend to others.
Raymond Whittard
Great paella rice , the price was excellent and so was the service. Thanks
Sara Matthews
Paella has become one of our lockdown staples, the kids help make it and with this rice the results are always delicious.
Maria Clayton
I find it difficult to get a decent paella rice but this one is absolutely perfect!
Anonymous
Great paella rice, will definitely buy again
Diane Jones
Made the most amazing paella using this rice. Will definitely buy again. Also Order process and delivery were really prompt and efficient. Many thanks
Jane Cleland
Creamy with a bite
Kyriakos Voskou
Excellent quality, loved it and would highly recommend. Basco were also on the ball with speedy dispatch and delivery, very happy with them.
Helen Gray
The best rice for paella!
Marcia Williams
Excellent t product and great packaging and delivery. This was my first purchase with Basco and I’ll definitely be shopping with them again!!
Anonymous
Perfectly creamy fantastic paella rice, easy to cook.
Cristina Martin Bianchi
Varvie Roldan
A must buy for people who love paella! This is of good quality and we could not stop raving about how delicious our paella turned out. Good paella starts with good rice! You will not regret purchasing this.
Michael John Clee
used it sunday in a paella,very good .As good as anything in Valencia.
shari miles
Absolutely delighted with this product! Will be ordering more from Basco Fine Foods. Brilliant!
Andrew Rodgers
Great product and nicely packaged for delivery - superb thanks
Leigh Gardner
Excellent rice for Paella
A CARDWELL
Top quality for great Spanish rice recipes especially Paella.
Anonymous
Great service, well packed lovely rice.
Amanda Salter
Excellent quality paella rice
Anonymous
Name: Bomba Paella Rice Ingredients: Paella Rice, Net Weight: 1kg Drained Weight: Storage: Store in a cool and dry place Best Before: See packaging Allergens: N/A
Arroces Lozano S.L. are a Valencian family business dedicated to the production of authentic paella rice since 1957, located in the village of Alginet, next to Valencia's reservoir, the biggest paella rice production area.
Next Day £6.75
For all orders below £60 within UK Mainland.
£0.00 for all orders above £60 within UK Mainland.
Next Day AM £8.95
For all orders below £60 within UK Mainland.
£2.20 for all orders above £60 within UK Mainland.
Saturday Delivery £9.95
For all orders below £60 within UK Mainland.
£3.20 for all orders above £60 within UK Mainland.
Scottish Highlands & Islands £12.50
2 Days (AB31-35, AB41-54, AB36-38, AB55-56, FK17-21, HS1-9, IV1-63, KA27-28, KW0-14, KW15-17, PA20-78, PH15-18, PH19-29, PH32-33, PH45-48, PH30-31, PH34-44, PH49-50, ZE1-3).
Northern Ireland £12.50
2 Days (BT1-94)
Isle of Man £15.00
2 Days (IM1)
Channel Islands £17.50
Next Day Jersey (JE1-3)
Next Day Guernsey (GY1-8)
2 Days Sark & Alderney (GY9-10)
Scilly Islands £17.50
2 Days (TR21-25)
European Orders
Please change your country field on the checkout page to update your delivery charge
International Orders
We not ship outside of the EU
- Exclusive range of over 250 Spanish Foods you won't find elsewhere
- Only the finest ingredients sold, many of which have won Best Taste Awards
- No middlemen means we pass the savings onto you
- We do not compromise on product freshness - Produce imported from Spain weekly
- Hassle free delivery - Next working day as standard when ordered by 1pm*
- Hassle free delivery - SMS/Email notification
- Guaranteed freshness to your door thanks to Thermafreeze packaging
- Secure website keeps your data safe
- Secure payments through Worldpay make online payment risk free
- No quibble returns policy
- State of the art CellTherm storage facilities with Hygiene Certificate 5 rating
- Friendly, passionate staff eager to help you on 01937 845 767
Details
Bomba rice belongs to the family of Japonica rice, a short and rounded grain, which tends to elongate during cooking. Its production is centred on the Mediterranean region.
Bomba rice absorbs liquid up to the point of doubling in volume. Thus, it retains the flavour of stock in a manner similar to other varieties from Valencia but with the advantage that, unlike other varieties, if you exceed the cooking time it doesn't start breaking up but becomes bomb shape, hence its name.
This means the starch remains within the grain, so it always stays loose, without caking and each grain remaining distinct. This makes it the king rice for perfect paella or risotto style dishes. Despite all these virtues, it is a variety which until recently was almost extinct due to low productivity and the intense care it needs.
Our bomba rice is carefully prepared by Hijos de Vicente Catala Peiro, a family business located in Valencia and one of the oldest companies in its sector. The company's beginnings were in the late 19th century, and its current owners represent the fifth generation to run the business. Its main feature is the great care and attention they take when preparing paella rice, whilst achieving maximum quality in all their products, backed by many years of experience.
Check out our recipe for bomba rice with clams and girolles here.
1kg Bag / Once opened store in a cool and dry place / Serves 8 to 10 people
4.89 Average
47 Reviews
Jane Cleland
cooks well and still has a bite
Valerio Vitacolonna
Julie Murphy
This is most definitely the best paella rice you can buy on the Market 60g per person is ample portion and it comes in the most lovely packaging I tie the top with a ribbon. Because l love the packaging. Lovely absorption and gives a nice nice nutty toasted bottom to a proper paella.
Stephen Webb
Quality product made a very tasty meal with it
Huw Bellis
Made an excellent paella. 1/2 bag served family of 5 with healthy appetites. Absorbed a lot of stock
Ffion Leon-Portillo
Best rice for paella. We have tried numerous varieties buy nothing beats this. Will buy more definitely. Absolutely amazing!
Simone Esmyer
created the paella recipe from the website and it was delicious
David Dawes
Best paella rice I've ever used without a doubt! I used to be so pleased that it was easy and accessible to pick up Bomba rice from my local Waitrose, but this outdoes it in quality and doesn't compare. I'll be ordering from here in future, many thanks!
Mekuria Assefa
I made a large order of Bomba rice which came quickly and was exactly what I needed.
Stewart Thomson
Very, very good quality. Product despatched quickly with good updates from Basco. Packaging excellent and arrived as advised. Would use again and recommend to others.
Raymond Whittard
Great paella rice , the price was excellent and so was the service. Thanks
Sara Matthews
Paella has become one of our lockdown staples, the kids help make it and with this rice the results are always delicious.
Maria Clayton
I find it difficult to get a decent paella rice but this one is absolutely perfect!
Anonymous
Great paella rice, will definitely buy again
Diane Jones
Made the most amazing paella using this rice. Will definitely buy again. Also Order process and delivery were really prompt and efficient. Many thanks
Jane Cleland
Creamy with a bite
Kyriakos Voskou
Excellent quality, loved it and would highly recommend. Basco were also on the ball with speedy dispatch and delivery, very happy with them.
Helen Gray
The best rice for paella!
Marcia Williams
Excellent t product and great packaging and delivery. This was my first purchase with Basco and I’ll definitely be shopping with them again!!
Anonymous
Perfectly creamy fantastic paella rice, easy to cook.
Cristina Martin Bianchi
Varvie Roldan
A must buy for people who love paella! This is of good quality and we could not stop raving about how delicious our paella turned out. Good paella starts with good rice! You will not regret purchasing this.
Michael John Clee
used it sunday in a paella,very good .As good as anything in Valencia.
shari miles
Absolutely delighted with this product! Will be ordering more from Basco Fine Foods. Brilliant!
Andrew Rodgers
Great product and nicely packaged for delivery - superb thanks
Leigh Gardner
Excellent rice for Paella
A CARDWELL
Top quality for great Spanish rice recipes especially Paella.
Anonymous
Great service, well packed lovely rice.
Amanda Salter
Excellent quality paella rice
Anonymous
Name: Bomba Paella Rice Ingredients: Paella Rice, Net Weight: 1kg Drained Weight: Storage: Store in a cool and dry place Best Before: See packaging Allergens: N/A
Arroces Lozano S.L. are a Valencian family business dedicated to the production of authentic paella rice since 1957, located in the village of Alginet, next to Valencia's reservoir, the biggest paella rice production area.
Next Day £6.75
For all orders below £60 within UK Mainland.
£0.00 for all orders above £60 within UK Mainland.
Next Day AM £8.95
For all orders below £60 within UK Mainland.
£2.20 for all orders above £60 within UK Mainland.
Saturday Delivery £9.95
For all orders below £60 within UK Mainland.
£3.20 for all orders above £60 within UK Mainland.
Scottish Highlands & Islands £12.50
2 Days (AB31-35, AB41-54, AB36-38, AB55-56, FK17-21, HS1-9, IV1-63, KA27-28, KW0-14, KW15-17, PA20-78, PH15-18, PH19-29, PH32-33, PH45-48, PH30-31, PH34-44, PH49-50, ZE1-3).
Northern Ireland £12.50
2 Days (BT1-94)
Isle of Man £15.00
2 Days (IM1)
Channel Islands £17.50
Next Day Jersey (JE1-3)
Next Day Guernsey (GY1-8)
2 Days Sark & Alderney (GY9-10)
Scilly Islands £17.50
2 Days (TR21-25)
European Orders
Please change your country field on the checkout page to update your delivery charge
International Orders
We not ship outside of the EU
- Exclusive range of over 250 Spanish Foods you won't find elsewhere
- Only the finest ingredients sold, many of which have won Best Taste Awards
- No middlemen means we pass the savings onto you
- We do not compromise on product freshness - Produce imported from Spain weekly
- Hassle free delivery - Next working day as standard when ordered by 1pm*
- Hassle free delivery - SMS/Email notification
- Guaranteed freshness to your door thanks to Thermafreeze packaging
- Secure website keeps your data safe
- Secure payments through Worldpay make online payment risk free
- No quibble returns policy
- State of the art CellTherm storage facilities with Hygiene Certificate 5 rating
- Friendly, passionate staff eager to help you on 01937 845 767
