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.