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What is bulgur<\/strong> actually? It is used in various recipes and can be eaten hot or cold. There are different types, but what is bulgur made of?<\/strong> Find out everything you need to know about bulgur<\/strong> in this article. <\/p>\n\n

What exactly is bulgur?<\/h2>\n\n

Bulgur<\/strong> is a pre-cooked wheat product<\/strong> made from durum wheat and is a staple food<\/strong> in the Levant and the Middle East. It has now also found its way onto our supermarket shelves and is used in many dishes. <\/p>\n\n

What is bulgur made of?<\/h3>\n\n

Traditional bulgur is made from durum wheat<\/strong>. However, there are now also variants from regional cultivation based on spelt<\/strong>, buckwheat<\/strong> or barley<\/strong>. Bulgur is therefore a durum wheat product and not a grain in its own right.<\/p>\n\n

But what exactly is bulgur made of? It can be explained like this: In the production process, the durum wheat is first washed<\/strong> and soaked<\/strong> to remove dirt and soften the husk. It is then placed in a large pot and steamed<\/strong> or boiled<\/strong> (depending on the method) to pre-cook the durum wheat. The bran<\/strong> (husk residue from the durum wheat that falls off during heating) is then removed.<\/p>\n\n

The durum wheat is now a type of wheat groats<\/strong> (wheat porridge), which is dried<\/strong> in the next step. The dried and hardened wheat flour is then crushed<\/strong>. The bulgur is crushed coarsely<\/strong>, medium<\/strong> or finely<\/strong> so that it can later be used in various dishes. A small amount of bulgur is also used in the Lebanese national dish tabouleh<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

Is bulgur wheat?<\/h3>\n\n

Yes, bulgur is processed wheat or durum wheat that is steamed, dried and crushed. For this reason, bulgur is not gluten-free<\/strong>. Alternatively, you can use buckwheat bulgur<\/strong>, for example, because buckwheat is naturally gluten-free. However, the product may contain traces of gluten due to the manufacturing process. Be sure to check the information on the packaging.<\/p>\n\n

Is bulgur vegan?<\/h3>\n\n

Yes, because it is a natural wheat product, it is vegan<\/strong>. Try this vegan bulgur salad recipe<\/a> with za’atar and pomegranate.<\/p>\n\n

What types are there and what are they used for?<\/h2>\n\n

Traditionally, there is coarse<\/strong>, medium<\/strong> and fine<\/strong> bulgur. However, as mentioned above, there are now also products made from various grains and regional cultivation.<\/p>\n\n

Depending on the degree of fineness<\/strong>, it is often sufficient to simply pour hot water over it and leave it to swell for a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n