Durum Flour
What is Durum Flour?
Durum flour is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is the primary ingredient in most pasta. The wheat is milled, and the bran and germ are removed to produce the flour.
Is Durum Flour vegan?
Durum Flour is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Durum Flour gluten-free?
It contains gluten.
Is Durum Flour a major allergen?
Durum flour is derived from wheat, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Durum Flour used for?
Durum flour is used to make pasta, noodles, and couscous.
Is Durum Flour safe?
Durum flour is a source of carbohydrates, protein, and some B vitamins and minerals.
Why it's used
Durum flour is used to make pasta, noodles, and couscous. Its high protein and gluten content give pasta its firm texture and ability to hold its shape when cooked. It is also used in some breads and pastries.
Health notes
Durum flour is a source of carbohydrates, protein, and some B vitamins and minerals. The FDA considers durum wheat to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated durum wheat and its products. Like other wheat products, it contains gluten.
Allergen info
Durum flour is derived from wheat, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It contains gluten.
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