Bulgur (from Turkish bulgur [1], known as mp'ligouri in Greek, pourgouri in Cypriot Greek and as burghul (برغل) in Arabic) is a cereal food made from several different wheat species, but most often from durum wheat. The key attributes of traditional bulgur production are that the grain is parboiled, dried (usually by spreading in the sun) and then de-branned. Bulgur is often confused with cracked wheat, which is made from crushed wheat grains which have not been parboiled. Although traditionally de-branned, bulgur and cracked wheat products available in shops may or may not have had their bran removed. Thus there are whole-grain, high-fiber versions of each. Bulgur is most often found in Turkish, Middle Eastern, Indian and Mediterranean dishes. It has a light and nutty flavor. Bulgur can be used in pilafs, soups, bakery goods, or as stuffing, but is best known as a main ingredient in tabouli salad and kibbeh. Its higher nutritional value makes it a good substitute for rice or couscous. In Indian cuisine, bulgur or daliya is also used as a cereal with milk and sugar. In Turkey, aside from pilaf(s) made with bulgur, a variety of mezes and main dishes are prepared with bulgur such as çiğ köfte, içli köfte or kısır.
Nutrition facts
Bulgur is more nutritious than rice and couscous. Bulgur has a glycemic index of 46. 100 grams unprepared bulgur contains approximately:
- Energy: 1500 kJ (360 kcal)
- Dietary fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12.5 g
- Carbohydrate: 69 g whereof 0.8 g sugars
- Fat: 1.75 g whereof 0.2 g saturated fat
References
| Wheat resources ( ) |
| History: Domestication, Neolithic Revolution, Tell Abu Hureyra, Aaron Aaronsohn Evolution: Triticeae |
| Types of wheat: Wheat taxonomy, Common (Bread) wheat, Durum, Einkorn, Emmer, Kamut (QK-77), Norin 10 wheat, Spelt, Winter wheat |
| Agronomy: Wheat diseases, Wheat mildew, Plant breeding Trade: Australian Wheat Board, Canadian Wheat Board, International Wheat Council, International wheat production statistics |
| Food: Wheat beer, Wheat Thins, Whole grain, Whole wheat flour, Farina (food), Bran, Flour, Gluten, Bread, Matzo, Wheat gluten (food), Complete Wheat Bran Flakes, Shredded wheat, Pasta, Macaroni, Couscous, Bulgur, Other Uses: Wheat pasting Associated Diseases: Coeliac disease, Exercise-induced anaphylaxis |
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