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Durum Wheat (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

  • Durum wheat is grown mainly in regions with low humidity to prevent fungal diseases that can affect the quality of the grain.
  • Some pasta varieties made from durum wheat are traditionally preferred for their texture and ability to hold sauce.
  • The Mediterranean diet relies heavily on bread made from durum wheat for its high gluten content and nutritional value.
  • North Dakota and Saskatchewan are significant producers of durum wheat in North America due to their favorable climate conditions.
  • Italian bread often incorporates durum wheat for its coarser texture, which complements the crumbly interior.

Synonyms

  • Durum
  • Triticum Turgidum
  • Macaroni Wheat
  • Triticum Durum
  • Hard Wheat

Hypernyms

  • Wheat
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