Description
Specification Of Durum Wheat Semolina
| TYPE | COARSE SEMOLINA | FINE SEMOLINA |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Golden Yellow | Golden Yellow |
| Protein | 12% Min | 12% Min |
| Moisture | 13% Max | 13% Max |
| Ash | 0.60-0.95% Max | 0.60-0.95% Max |
| Carbohydrates | 375.30gms | 75.30gms |
| Fibres | 5.9gms | 5.9gms |
| Wet Gluten | 30% Min | 30% Min |
| Dry Gluten | 9.5% Min | 9.5% Min |
| Black Specs | 5 PPM Max | 5 PPM Max |
| Brown Specs | 20 PPM Max | 20 PPM Max |
| Sieve Analysis | < 500 – 10 % | < 300 – 80% |
| > 500 – 90% | > 300 – 20% | |
| Packing | Multi wall plain new PP bags of 15 /25 /50 Kgs | |
| Container Loading | 23.5 MT per 20 FT | |
Durum wheat semolina is a coarsely ground flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat.It’s a pale yellow color and commonly used in pasta, couscous, and other dishes. Semolina is not gluten-free and is known for its high protein and gluten content, making it ideal for pasta and bread.
Key characteristics of durum wheat semolina
- Made from durum wheat: Durum wheat is a specific type of wheat, known for its hardness and high protein content.
- Coarse grind: Semolina is ground to a coarser consistency than regular flour.
- Pale yellow color: This is a distinguishing feature of durum wheat semolina.
- High in protein and gluten: This makes it well-suited for pasta and bread-making.
- Not gluten-free: It contains gluten, a protein found in wheat, which can be a concern for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- Used in various dishes: Besides pasta, it’s also used in couscous, upma, rava idli, and desserts like halwa.
- Different from common wheat flour: Durum wheat is a different species than common wheat, also known as bread wheat.
