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Emmer (Noun)

Meaning

Hard red wheat grown especially in Russia and Germany; in United States as stock feed.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Historically, emmer was the primary crop of ancient Greece and was used to make bread, but nowadays it is mainly used as animal feed in the United States.
  • In parts of Europe and Asia, emmer has seen a resurgence in popularity as a specialty ingredient in artisanal breads and baked goods.
  • In some regions of Germany, emmer is still cultivated and consumed as a traditional food staple, often in the form of hearty bread or porridge.
  • The high-gluten content of emmer makes it an attractive option for farmers looking to cultivate a hardy crop for animal feed, particularly in Russia.
  • As a relict crop, emmer has been preserved in some isolated areas of Europe and is now recognized as a valuable genetic resource for modern wheat breeding programs.

Synonyms

  • Two-grain Spelt
  • Triticum Dicoccum
  • Starch Wheat
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