Semolina: Nutritional Components, Benefits, and its Uses

 

Semolina is a coarse flour prepared from a hard type of wheat called durum wheat. It is also called as rava or wheat cream.

When durum wheat is grounded into flour it is called semolina, this flour is dark yellow with a mild nutty aroma.

Along with its culinary uses, it also has several health benefits. In this article, we will let you know the nutritional components, benefits, and uses.

 

NUTRITIONAL COMPONENTS:

·      Calories: - 352.88 Kcal

·      Carbohydrates: - 75.27 grams

·      Protein: - 11.06 grams

·      Of which sugar  - 3.13 gram

·      Fiber: - 6.55 gram

·      Fat: - 0.84 gram

·      Sodium: - 1.82 mg

·      Iron: - 1.58 mg

·      Calcium: - 46.79 mg

The above-mentioned values are as per the 100 grams amount of product on dry basis.

 

BENEFITS:

Semolina with its nutritional values is considered one of the healthiest flours. Let's take a look at some of the many semolina benefits.

 

PROMOTES WEIGHT LOSS:

Semolina acts as a very good weight loss agent. With its complex carbs, it makes us satisfied for a longer time, preventing overeating or snacking. Thus it promotes weight loss.

 

CONTROLS BLOOD SUGAR:

Semolina helps in controlling the blood sugar due to high levels of magnesium and fiber. This slows the carb absorption into the bloodstream, it helps in controlling the sugar level spikes which can be beneficial for a diabetic.

 

GREAT FOR GUT HEALTH:

Semolina is a wonderful source of fiber, food made with semolina promotes good digestion which also helps in creating balance in the intestinal tract. Semolina is very important for good digestion, metabolism rate, and gut health.

 

Apart from these semolina is also good at maintaining a healthy heart, immunity, and providing your body with essential nutrients.

 

USES:

·      Semolina is used in the making of pasta, bread, etc.

·      This is also used in making many bakery foods.

·      Semolina is used in preparing many savory and sweet delicacies of India.

·      You can use semolina as an all-purpose flour replacement.

·      It is also used to make baby food.

·      Semolina is also used in making stew.

To enjoy the benefits and relish its taste, try Golden Bansi products – a premium brand of Shree Kailash Grain Mills Pvt. Ltd. We produce the best quality durum wheat semolina inIndia.