BULGHUR BIO 5 Kg

Bulghur is a very ancient food appreciated especially in Middle Eastern countries. It is sprouted whole wheat whose grains are first steamed then dried and fragmented. The flavor and preparation are reminiscent of couscous. The properties are typical of whole grains: it promotes bowel function, helps maintain a healthy weight and protects the heart by preventing cardiovascular disorders. Rich in nutritional properties, the organic bulghur Oltresole also contains precious minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium and potassium in addition to B vitamins. Its satiating power makes it the ideal food for those who want to lose a few pounds. The preparation is very simple: after rinsing the beans with cold water, squeeze them and cook them for 15-20 minutes in double their volume of water. The bulghur lends itself to numerous dishes: it can be served both hot and cold enriched with vegetables and used to prepare excellent single dishes and salads. It is the basis for preparing one of the most popular dishes of Middle Eastern cuisine, the Tabuleh a delicious vegetable salad originating from the mountains of Syria and Lebanon. PAIRING: The bulghur is similar to couscous and quinoa. It can be used for cold or hot dishes to replace the classic risottos and rice salads. But it is also excellent for the preparation of burgers and meatballs. In Arabic cuisine it is used to prepare tabbouleh a salad based on bulgur parsley spring onions mint tomato and cucumbers seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil. WELLNESS AND HEALTH: The BIO Oltresole bulghur has the same nutritional characteristics of whole wheat: it is very rich in nutritional properties and contains precious minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium and potassium in addition to the B vitamins. Its satiating power makes it the food ideal for those who want to lose a few pounds. FUN FACT: in Italy it is often referred to as "broken wheat" but in reality its original name is bulghur, a word of Turkish origin which means "boiled barley." It is sprouted durum wheat whose grains are steamed and then ground into small fragments. Very widespread in the Middle East, the bulghur should have very ancient origins: it seems that from the documents that have come down to us even the armies of Genghis Khan made extensive use of it for its easy preservation during long journeys.