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  1. Durum wheat
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    Durum is a type of wheat that is widely used for making pasta, bread, and couscous. It is also known as macaroni wheat or semolina wheat.
    Overview

    Durum wheat , also called pasta wheat or macaroni wheat (Triticum durum or Triticum turgidum subsp. durum), is a tetraploid species of wheat. It is the second most cultivated species of wheat after common wheat, … See more

    Genetics

    Durum wheat is a tetraploid wheat, having four sets of chromosomes for a total of 28, unlike hard red winter and hard red spring wheats, which are hexaploid (six sets of chromosomes) for a total of 42.
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    Uses

    Commercially produced dry pasta, or pasta secca, is made almost exclusively from durum semolina. Most home-made fresh pastas also use durum wheat or a combination of soft and hard wheats.
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    Health concerns

    Because durum wheat contains gluten, it is unsuitable for people with gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity and wheat allergy. See more

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