Durum is a Latin word that means “hard”, and by hard, it means it has more quantity of resistant starch. It is not only rich in proteins but also contains various minerals and vitamins essential for the human diet.
It is also known as pasta wheat and macaroni wheat. Durum wheat is exclusively used for making Semolina flour for pasta and macaroni.
How Durum Wheat Originated?
Durum wheat was developed through artificial selection from domesticated emmer wheat generally grown in central Europe and the Near East in around 7,000 B.C, and primarily grown in the Northern Great Plains.
In the 20th century, Durum wheat was widely grown in Russia and West Asia. Now, Canada is one of the biggest producers of Durum wheat. In India, Durum is cultivated up to 5% of the total wheat production which is further used for making rawa and sooji.
Why Durum?
1. It has many health benefits including:
•It is good for diabetic patients and people having cholesterol issues.
•It prevents heart problems.
•Including durum wheat in your daily diet proves to be a good source of a balanced diet.
It is good for the kidney and digestive system.
2. It is developed with unique technologies taking care of:
•Key nutrients and health benefits Safety and Quality.
•The end products are not very expensive i.e., affordable by every class of consumer.
3. Durum wheat gets milled into Semolina which is:
•Rich in gluten protein used for making bread, pasta, and burgers.
•Formed into a thick dough that provides structure and texture to its products.
•Highly yielded wheat.
Durum wheat is milled into Semolina, which is further used to manufacture:
•Paste Products: These are made by mixing water into semolina to create a thick dough which is shaped into various shapes. Eg. Pasta, bread, etc.
•Non – Paste Products: This includes generally the products made by breaking durum wheat or dried durum wheat. Eg. Cereals, etc.
About - Golden Bansi
Golden Bansi is one of the major manufacturers of Durum Wheat in India. It is an Indore, Madhya Pradesh based Food Manufacturing Company delivering its products all over India since 1991.
Golden Bansi is one of the pioneers in supplying Indian Grade 1 Quality Durum Wheat.
Golden Bansi’s Durum Wheat products are manufactured and produced by Shree Kailash Grain Mills Private Limited.
Products of Golden Bansi
Golden Bansi delivers its Premium Durum Wheat products, and its leading products are in the form of:
•Golden Bansi Special Kesari Rawa
•Golden Bansi Kesari Rawa Fine
•Golden Bansi Broken Wheat
•Golden Bansi Daliya/Lapsi
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