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Durum Wheat Flour (refined)
Durum Wheat Flour (refined)
Durum Wheat Flour (refined)
What is it:
Durum wheat flour is a type of wheat flour that is milled from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat known for its high protein content and rich gluten structure. The production process involves cleaning and milling the durum wheat kernels to produce durum wheat flour. The flour is then typically sifted to remove bran and germ, resulting in a fine, golden-yellow flour with a coarse texture. Durum wheat flour is used in the production of pasta, such as spaghetti and macaroni, due to its ability to maintain shape, texture, and firmness during cooking. It is also utilized in the preparation of various breads, couscous, and other specialty food products, commonly found in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Rating:
The bran and germ of durum wheat are removed during processing similarly to refined wheat flour, however, durum wheat flour may contain more antioxidants, protein, and micronutrients than refined white flour. Substituting refined grains with whole grains may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. It is very high in gluten, which can cause digestive issues in people sensitive to gluten. Organic whole durum flour is a form of durum flour that still retains the bran and germ, making it a whole wheat alternative.
Resources:
- Antioxidant capacity of durum wheat flour
- Durum wheat composition and applications
- Celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (review)
- Dietary fiber beneficially modulates the gut microbiota (systematic review and meta-analysis)
- Refined grains should be replaced with whole grains to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of cohort studies)
How we rate ingredients
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your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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