Why Durum Wheat is Better Than Other Variety of Wheat?

Durum wheat is one of the most popular varieties of wheat in terms of consumption and cultivation after common wheat.

Though Durum wheat is not different from other varieties of wheat, but the consumption level of durum wheat is higher than others. Can you guess what the reason behind this is??

Let’s jump into this in detail.

Firstly, let’s talk about Durum Wheat is and it’s Origination >>>>>

 

What Is Durum Wheat

Ø Durum is a Latin word which means “hard”, and by hard it means it has more quantity of resistant starch.

Ø It is not only rich in proteins but it also contains various minerals and vitamins essential for human diet.

Ø It is also known as pasta wheat and macaroni wheat.

Ø Durum wheat is exclusively used for making Semolina flour for pasta and macaroni.

 

Durum Wheat Origin

Durum wheat was developed through artificial selection from domesticated emmer wheat generally grown in central Europe and the Near East in around 7,000 B.C, and primarily grown in Northern Great Plains

In 20^th century, Durum wheat was widely grown in Russia and West Asia. Now, Canada is one the biggest producer of Durum wheat.

In India, Durum is cultivated up to 5% of the total wheat production which is further used for making rawa and sooji.

 

Key Benefits Of Durum Wheat Over Others

1.    It has many health benefits including:

Ø It is good for diabetic patients and people having cholesterol issues.

Ø It prevents heart problems.

Ø Including durum wheat in your daily diet proves to be a good source of balanced diet.

Ø It is good for kidney and digestive system.

 

 

2.    It is developed with unique technologies taking care of:

Ø Key nutrients and health benefits

Ø Safety and Quality

Ø The end products are not much expensive i.e., affordable by every class of consumer.

 

 

3.    Durum wheat gets milled into Semolina which is:

Ø Rich in gluten protein used for making bread, pasta and burger.

Ø Formed into thick dough that provides structure and texture to its products.

Ø Highly yielded wheat.

Products

 

Durum wheat is milled into Semolina, which is further used to manufacture:

1.    Paste Products: These are made by mixing water into semolina to create thick dough which is shaped into various shapes

2.    Non – Paste Products: This includes generally the products made by breaking durum wheat or dried durum wheat.

Its paste and non-paste products include:

·       Pasta

·       Bread

·       Couscous

·       Bulgur

·       Frekeh

·       Cereal for Breakfast

 

 

Golden Bansi is one of the major manufacturers of Durum Wheat in India. It is a Indore, Madhya Pradesh based Food Manufactured Company delivering its products all over India since 1991.

Golden Bansi delivers its Premium Durum Wheat products in the form of:

·       Golden Bansi Special Kesari Rawa

·       Golden Bansi Kesari Rawa Fine

·       Golden Bansi Broken Wheat

·       Golden Bansi Daliya/Lapsi

 

Thus, durum wheat is a healthy variety of wheat.