Wheat is one of the most ancient cereals that mankind has learned to grow. She is also one of the most popular. Wheat is used to make flour, pasta and confectionery, various alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks - and several types of cereals.
Wheat groats
Probably, there is not a single person who would not eat wheat cereal porridge at least several times in his life. During the production of this cereal, the grain is freed from the embryo, most of the shells (but not all - and this makes the porridge so useful). The grain is ground and crushed. Such coarsely ground grain is wheat groats. It is rich in protein and is easily digestible; wheat cereals have a sufficient amount of fiber, as well as phosphorus and iron. It can be golden or fawn (with a slight grayish tint), depending on whether it was made from spring or winter wheat.
Semolina
Semolina is made mainly from soft wheat varieties, freed from all shells. The grinding of semolina is finer than that of wheat. It is high in carbohydrates and very low in fiber. Such cereals are less useful than wheat, but they are very well absorbed. Another plus of semolina is that it cooks quickly, which allows you to preserve the maximum amount of vitamin E and B1 that are in the cereal. Finally, many people love semolina porridge - and this is probably its biggest plus.
Couscous
Couscous is a national dish of some North African countries. Couscous is made from large varieties of wheat, goes well with vegetables, mint, fish and lamb. Sometimes this grits are also made from barley or rice. In the production of this cereal, finely ground semolina is used, which is sprayed with water and then sieved.
Bulgur
Another exotic cereal for us has a delicate nutty aroma and delicate taste. In order to cook bulgur, the grains are dried in the sun, steamed, cleaned of all shells, and only after that they are ground. In order to maximize the taste of this cereal, it is heated in oil, after which it is used in pilaf, soups, vegetable dishes or as a side dish.
Whatever wheat cereal you choose, it will certainly add to your health and benefit.
