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No. Durum wheat comes from a different species as common wheat. Durum wheat comes from the species known as Triticum durum. Common wheat comes from the species known as Triticum aestivum. Durum wheat tends to have a higher protein content and is better for making noodles.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt has a higher gluten content, which determines its ability to stick together when processed and cooked (think pasta, which uses durum wheat), and gluten is a protein. The protein benefit is minuscule from a dietary standpoint, however.
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∙ 14y agoDurum wheat flour is flour made from durum wheat, a type of wheat. Used for makin g semolina and subsequently cous cous. Durum wheat flour is high in gluten so is highly prized for pasta making or breads that require more gluten content.
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∙ 12y agoWheat as a food is the seed of the wheat plant, therefore it can be harvested and eaten without killing anything, and as such, it meets the requirements of the vegan diet. All seeds and fruit are vegan.
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∙ 14y agoYes, it has a very high content of gluten.
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What is semolina flour made from what wheat?
Durum wheat.
What is the difference between durum wheat and semolina wheat?
There's really no difference. Durum wheat is the plant. Semolina is a coarse grind of the durum wheat berries. You can also grind them finer to make durum flour.
Why is durum wheat used as pasta?
Durum wheat is used in pasta because it is easy to digest.
Where does durum wheat originate from?
The origin of Durum wheat is believed to have been in either Abyssinia or the southern Mediterranean. Wikipedia has a full article on Durum wheat - see related link.
How was dried pasta manufactured?
Dried pasta was manufactured from coarsely ground durum wheat, or "semolina." Durum was a hard, winter wheat, known for its high level of gluten, which made a stiff dough appropriate for pasta. Farina, a softer wheat, was sometimes added
Which wheat speacies are being cultivated India?
Durum wheat
Why is special wheat used to make pasta?
Durum wheat
Products made from durum wheat flour and water?
Some pastas are only made with durum wheat and water. However some also contain eggs and/or oil. Durum wheat is typically only used in pasta production.
Is whole wheat pasta whole grain?
Generally speaking no, but there are a few places that do sell whole wheat semolina. The difference is that semolina is made from the endosperm of the durum wheat whereas the whole wheat version is made from the whole durum wheat without the separation of germ and bran portions.
How is pasta picked?
Pasta is not picked, it is made from Durum Wheat flour or Durum wheat semolina. Fresh pasta may include eggs
Is durum wheat gluten free?
Yes
How many bushels of durum wheat equals a ton of urea?
It would take 225 bushels of durum wheat to equal 1 ton of urea.
