TYPES OF WHEAT

🌾 Types of Wheat –

Wheat is classified into various types based on its hardness, protein content, and intended use. Each type is used for making different food products.

1️⃣ Hard Wheat

1. High protein & gluten content
2. Strong and elastic dough

✅ Used for:

1. Chapati (roti)
2. Bread
3. Paratha

👉 Best for foods that need stretchy dough.

2️⃣ Soft Wheat

1. Low protein & gluten
2. Soft and fine flour

✅ Used for:

1. Cakes
2. Biscuits
3. Cookies
4. Pastries

👉 Best for soft and crumbly baked items.

3️⃣ Durum Wheat

1. Very hard wheat
2. Yellowish color
3. High protein but less elastic gluten

✅ Used for:

1. Pasta
2. Macaroni
3. Semolina (suji)
4. Noodles

👉 Gives firm texture to pasta products.

4️⃣ Emmer Wheat (Khapli Wheat)

1. Traditional and ancient wheat
2. Rich in fibre
3. Easier to digest

✅ Used for:

1. Healthy rotis
2. Organic and diabetic-friendly foods

👉 Popular in traditional and health-based diets