Hard 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
- Hard wheat is a type of wheat known for its high protein content, making it ideal for baking bread.
- The northern central region of North America is known for its optimal climate in growing hard wheat.
- Hard wheat is often preferred for making pasta due to its strength and durability.
- The use of hard wheat in traditional Italian pasta has led to widespread cultivation in Italy's colder regions, though other areas have used alternative forms.
- Russian hard wheat is valued for its nutritional benefits and strength in baked goods, such as bread.