Monograne Kamut paste

Kamut flour has very distant origins, the wheat found in the tombs of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs was in fact spelt. It is assumed that Khorosan wheat spread to Egypt thanks to the Greeks or Turkish colonists, the legend has it that it was the wheat that

WHAT IS KAMUT?

Kamut identifies the registered American brand of Khorasan wheat of the homonymous American company, which markets it exclusively but, as is often the case in these cases, the brand has become a common name. The name Kamut comes from the ancient Egyptian language 'Ka'Moet', meaning 'spirit of the earth'

It is a type of tetraploid wheat, botanically defined as Triticum Turgidum. Khorasan is a natural variety of durum wheat and which, due to its poor adaptability and resistance to fungi and parasites, requires sophisticated and artisanal processing. In fact, high quality standards of cultivation are required, compliance with strict protocols for grinding and processing beans, according to the traditional provisions of

The peculiarity of the Kamut plantations is certainly the high vertical extension, its stems can in fact reach 2 meters. The grains are larger than those of common wheat and are characterized by an elongated shape and an amber or brown color

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN KAMUT AND TYPE 0 WHEAT

What are the differences between these two wheat varieties and why is it better to prefer the Kamut one?

First of all, type 0 wheat, the most commonly used, derives from genetic selections created to facilitate mechanized soil cultivation and baking with yeasts. This increased refining of the product has lost sight of consumers' health, preferring yield and production to the detriment of nutritional properties. Type 0 flour is the one that undergoes the milling process several times, which means that the raw wheat, containing the fibers, and the germ, containing vitamins and minerals, are removed from the wheat grain

Kamut, being of an ancient nature, not selected, is not sieved and undergoes a single grinding process, leaving its nutritional content unchanged in this world.

From a technical point of view, Khorasan differs from other wheat varieties for the presence of double-sized seeds and for the ability to maintain most of their nutritional characteristics even after milling and processing. Finally, it contains more polyunsaturated fats than normal wheat, such as Omega 6, substances that make it a cereal with a

KAMUT PASTE: NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES

Kamut pasta is widely known for its high nutritional intake, a complete food that adapts to many types of diets.

It is a food rich in protein content, trace minerals, such as zinc, magnesium and selenium, and vitamins of group E, K, A and B.

Compared to traditional pasta, kamut pasta has a greater resistance to cooking and is more recommended for those who suffer from diabetes or want to follow a diet low in sugar, thanks to its low glycemic index. A study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlights a reduction in the level of LDL cholesterol from 4% to 8% for people who regularly consume kamut flour. Its ability to maintain a constant blood sugar level, avoiding peaks, has positive effects both for those who suffer from insulin resistance and for those who want to lose weight, this is because its sugars are not absorbed

The greatest benefits that can be obtained from kamut paste are due to its purifying and anti-aging properties. Kamut, thanks to the synergy of fibers, bran, vitamins and minerals, stimulates the intestine, does not ferment and is highly digestible. The association between vitamin E and selenium, on the other hand, makes it possible to promote cell renewal and thus slow down aging processes, chronic fatigue and the lowering of the immune system. Being an antioxidant product, it is a valuable ally against cardiovascular diseases

Kamut pasta has about 350 calories per 100g of product, has a lower carbohydrate content than type 0 wheat and this makes it possible to avoid the feeling of heaviness after lunch, its fibers make it a super satiating food.

Kamut is one of the most used modern cereals by both athletes and health professionals, what are you waiting for to benefit from its extraordinary beneficial powers too?