hard wheat
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Hard wheat is a type of wheat characterized by its hard kernels, which are high in gluten. This makes the flour derived from it particularly suitable for making bread and macaroni. Wheat, in general, is a cereal grass of the genus Triticum and is one of the oldest and most important cereal crops globally.12
Different varieties of wheat serve various purposes:
* Common wheat (Triticum aestivum) is used for bread.2
* Durum wheat (T. durum) is ideal for pasta like spaghetti and macaroni.2
* Club wheat (T. compactum) is a softer type used for cakes, crackers, cookies, and pastries.2
Wheat is also processed for industrial products such as starch, paste, malt, dextrose, gluten, and alcohol. The nutritional content of wheat includes carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, and crude fibers, along with some vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. Wheat is best adapted to temperate regions with moderate rainfall.23
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