If you too are new to the list to know about this magical grain, then we have come up with some interesting facts about this age-old grain. representative image. Credits: Reuters.
If you are looking for a healthier alternative to your regular wheat, then you can go for Kamut.
Khorasan wheat, commonly known as Kamut, is an ancient grain that looks like wheat but is twice the size of a regular wheat. The grain is said to contain more nutrients than regular wheat. It is rich in minerals, amino acids, lipids and fatty acids.
However, even the grain has been around for a long time, now gaining popularity on farms in North America. If you too are new to the list to know about this magical grain, then we have come up with some interesting facts about this age-old grain.
History and Terminology
Khorasan wheat is believed to have been first grown in the Iranian province of Khorasan. Hence it was named Khorasan. There is a belief in Egyptian culture that grain was found in the tomb of King Tut in Egypt. Kamut is also known as King Tut Wheat. Other names for Kamut are camel teeth due to its shape and the prophet’s wheat due to the historical story of Noah bringing it into the arc. Kamut is an expensive cereal as it contains twice the amount of nutrients as compared to other varieties of wheat.
use and nutrition
Kamut is used to make various food products such as pizza crust, pasta, bread, pancakes, cookies and even beer. Nutritionally, Kamut has higher amounts of minerals and 65 percent more amino acids than regular wheat. It contains 40 percent more protein than home grown wheat. Kamut proves helpful in curing indigestion. The magical cereal also helps in weight loss and boosts metabolism and immunity. The selenium found in Kamut helps in maintaining hormonal health. The fiber present in Kamut helps in maintaining the cholesterol level. Kamut is highly rich in phosphorus and it is important for bone strength.
So, if you are looking for a healthier alternative to your regular wheat, you can go for Kamut.
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