Emmer
wheat
Emmer wheat has the typical nutritional characteristics of cereals:
- High content of starch
- Good content of protein (there is gluten but it is not very tenacious)
- A good content of fibers
- Unsaturated fats and vitamins.
Emmer wheat differs from common and durum wheat for some specific characteristics linked to the higher content of mineral salts, to the presence of a thicker aleuronic layer, to the richness in beta-glucans.
Besides, emmer wheat has a low glycemic index and for this reason it is particularly recommended for those who practice sports and competitive activities, but also for those who carry out sedentary jobs or those who suffer diabetic diseases.
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