Instant Polenta: quick, healthy and delicious
Instant Polenta from FoodSeries is a food made from corn semolina, pre-cooked to make it instant, with no added ingredients of any kind, 100% natural.
It’s called “instant” polenta because it doesn’t need to be cooked as such – there's no need to boil the corn semolina because it's already pre-cooked, so just by adding boiling water, the polenta paste forms immediately and effortlessly.
Discover a new alternative to classic rice, oats and pasta.
Discover a healthy food for your daily routine
High in complex carbohydrates. Low in sugar
Carbohydrates are the foundation of the Western diet, and also an easily accessible energy nutrient that athletes use and need to consume in higher quantities than sedentary people. It's common to find athletes with very high carbohydrate intake, up to 10g per kg of body weight per day, and in addition to powdered concentrated sources like maltodextrin or amylopectin, they look for carbohydrate-rich foods to eat.
They usually end up in the same place: cycling through rice, pasta and oats; maybe... bread.
At HSN we've created options so you can mix things up, try new recipes with different flavours and textures to help you enjoy eating again. You’ll find Hummus, high in protein and carbohydrates; a wide variety of flours, like chickpea flour; and now polenta, which is corn semolina. Options just as healthy as rice, but that bring variety to your diet, making it easier to stick to.
Light and easy to prepare. Low in fat
Polenta has a major benefit: because it’s made mainly from corn, a starchy cereal, it’s low in fat. Thanks to this, it digests quickly and easily – ideal as a solid or semi-solid meal before training for athletes, or as a light side dish served with fattier protein sources like salmon, for example. The perfect balance.
Gluten-free. A source of fibre suitable for coeliacs
One of the challenges many people face in their diet is that if they suffer from coeliac disease, or gluten intolerance, their carbohydrate options are far more limited, since most Western carbohydrate-based meals are made from wheat, a gluten-containing grain.
Corn semolina (polenta) is gluten-free.
100% Corn Semolina – No additives or flavourings
Our instant polenta is made with 100% corn semolina, with no additives, preservatives or flavourings of any kind. It’s a natural food, quick to prepare, and lets you enjoy a fast and nutritious meal without compromising on ingredient quality.
As it contains no added ingredients, its neutral taste and smooth texture make it a versatile base for a wide range of recipes. You can combine it with sweet or savoury ingredients, use it as a side dish, or create more elaborate meals to suit your needs. Whether you're an athlete, aiming for a balanced diet, or just want a practical and healthy option, polenta is an excellent choice.
An excellent food for athletes – When should you have it?
Instant polenta is an excellent choice for athletes, although sadly still quite unknown. At HSN, we’re here to bring you the best so you can simplify your routine:
It’s a great food because it provides sustained-release energy without being heavy on digestion. Its composition based on complex carbohydrates makes it ideal for refuelling glycogen stores before or after training, a key nutritional need for athletes. It's very practical – thanks to its low fat content, smooth texture, and easy digestion, it can even be eaten when meals are scheduled close together without feeling too heavy.
And since it pairs well with all kinds of sweet or savoury preparations, you decide when and how to use it. Once you add it to your routine, you won’t want to go without it in your cupboard.
Get creative in the kitchen and enjoy more variety in your diet
Instant polenta is incredibly versatile in the kitchen. With its neutral flavour, it works well with almost any ingredient, adapting to different times of day and preferences.
If you’re after a savoury option, you can prepare it as a creamy base and serve it with sautéed vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, and a dash of aromatic herbs. You can also let it cool, slice it, and pan-fry or air fry it to get a crispy outside and soft inside – perfect as a healthy side to grilled chicken breast.
For a light and nutritious dessert, mix the polenta with milk (or a plant-based drink) instead of water and add Evowhey for flavour and sweetness. When serving, sprinkle it with cinnamon, pure cocoa, nut butter, or zero syrups for extra flavour. This sweet version of polenta is perfect as breakfast, a snack, or even a pre-workout meal – a great gluten-free alternative to traditional porridge.
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