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Triticum Turgidum (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

  • Triticum turgidum is commonly used to make bread flour due to its high gluten content and chewy texture.
  • Durum wheat, also known as triticum turgidum, is a popular ingredient in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine.
  • The crop of triticum turgidum flourished in the dry climate of southern Russia, where it was prized for its hardiness.
  • Italian cooks swear by triticum turgidum for making authentic pasta, thanks to its high gluten content and distinctive flavor.
  • Farmers in northern central North America often grow triticum turgidum as a cash crop, due to its demand in international markets.

Synonyms

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

Hypernyms

  • Wheat
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