The popularity of einkorn bulgur, the name of which we often hear, is quite high today. When we look at the history of this type of wheat, which is being offered as if it were a new delicacy, we see that it has a history of 10,000 years.
Today, it is cultivated in the Balkan countries and in countries such as Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Spain. In Turkey, it is grown intensively around Kastamonu.
When we compare einkorn bulgur with other bulgur, the fact that it is not processed and the wheat is milled under traditional conditions increases the preferability of einkorn bulgur. Since einkorn bulgur is not processed, it has a 2n chromosome structure.
Another distinctive feature of einkorn bulgur is that it has a single spike. The benefits of single-ear einkorn bulgur to human health are quite high. If we briefly list the benefits of einkorn wheat;
- Einkorn bulgur is very rich in fiber and fiber.
- It contains very rich minerals and vitamins.
- High antioxidants.
- Due to its high antioxidant content, it protects the cell structure and has the feature of delaying the signs of aging.
- It does not contain cholesterol.
- It is rich in fiber, which is known to reduce fats in the blood. It is rich in fat.
- It contains unsaturated fat and its total fat rate is low.
- It is good against constipation because of its high fiber content. It has intestinal cleansing properties.
- It can help increase breast milk in breastfeeding mothers.
- In terms of increasing blood sugar (glycemic index), its value is quite low. In other words, it does not increase blood sugar quickly and suddenly.
- It is very important for the digestive and nervous system with the B vitamins it contains.
- Einkorn bulgur is very rich in folic acid. Therefore, it was a very important food for pregnant women and children.
- Its carbohydrate value is low and its protein content is high.
- The nutritional value of einkorn bulgur does not decrease after it is produced compared to other bulgur.
- It is important for eye health as it is rich in lutein.
- It is rich in iron.
- It has a long shelf life. It does not spoil and does not mold.
- Bulgur It has a slightly later cooking time.
- Einkorn bulgur; You can use it in making bulgur pilaf, in stuffing and soup, or by boiling it in salads.
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