durumvehnästä
Durumvehnä is a type of wheat, scientifically known as Triticum durum. It is the second most cultivated wheat species globally, following common wheat. Durum wheat is characterized by its hard kernels and high protein content, particularly gluten. This high gluten content makes it ideal for producing pasta and couscous, which require a firm texture that can withstand boiling.
The plant itself is tetraploid, meaning it has four sets of chromosomes, unlike common wheat which is
The grain's color is typically amber, and its texture is very hard, making it difficult to mill
In addition to pasta and couscous, durum wheat is also used in some types of flatbreads and