Pasta Ingredients: Durum Flour
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What it is
Durum flour is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is the primary ingredient in most traditional pasta. The wheat is milled to create a granular product, often with a yellow hue.
Why it's used
Durum flour is almost exclusively used to make pasta due to its high protein and gluten content, which gives pasta its characteristic firm texture when cooked. It is also used in some breads and couscous.
Health notes
Durum flour is a source of carbohydrates, protein, and some B vitamins. The FDA considers durum wheat flour to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS). It is a staple food in many diets and is not associated with specific health risks when consumed as part of a balanced diet. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated wheat and its components.
Allergen info
Durum flour is derived from wheat, which is one of the FDA's 9 major food allergens. It contains gluten.