Durum (Noun)
Meaning
Wheat with hard dark-colored kernels high in gluten and used for bread and pasta; grown especially in southern Russia, North Africa, and northern central North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mill specialized in grinding durum wheat for pasta production.
- Durum is an essential ingredient for traditional Italian pasta dishes.
- Most semolina is produced from durum wheat, making it an ideal choice for making pasta.
- Due to its high gluten content, durum is ideal for bread and pizza dough.
- In many North African countries, durum is the primary wheat crop for bread and couscous production.