{"id":11535,"date":"2019-03-09T03:21:36","date_gmt":"2019-03-09T08:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veganlovlie.com\/?p=11535"},"modified":"2019-12-11T02:15:11","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T07:15:11","slug":"what-is-kamut-khorasan-wheat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veganlovlie.com\/what-is-kamut-khorasan-wheat\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Kamut khorasan wheat? How to Cook Kamut?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kamut<\/strong> is an ancient grain<\/em><\/strong> that is much easier to digest than conventional wheat. Kamut khorasan wheat<\/strong> has a better nutrient profile compared to modern wheat, with some anti-inflammatory properties too. Here\u2019s some facts about Kamut khorasan wheat, where to find Kamut<\/strong> and how to cook it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While doing some pantry Spring clean recently, rotating what\u2019s stocked and using up leftovers of flours, grains and other foodstuffs that have been sitting in there for a while, I fell on a bag of Kamut grains. It was half full; I instantly remembered how I loved this ancient grain the first time that I cooked it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I regularly make delicious homemade bread with Kamut flour (which you might have seen in my Instagram stories<\/a>), but this little bag of grains had somehow escaped my attention for some time.
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What is Kamut khorasan wheat?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kamut, pronounce kah-MOOT, is an ancient grain which is a cousin of the wheat and also known as khorasan wheat<\/strong>. In fact, KAMUT<\/strong>\u24c7<\/strong><\/sup> <\/strong>is the brand name by which khorasan wheat grain and flour is sold. The word \u2018kamut\u2019 itself means wheat in ancient Egyptian language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In appearance, the kamut grains or berries looks similar to brown rice only slightly more elongated, a little plumper with a distinct \u201chump\u201d. When cooked though, they are much more gorged and juicier, similar to sweet corn kernels but chewier and with a rather sweet nutty flavour. Kamut has one of the most wonderful textures of grain that I\u2019ve ever eaten!
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Why should you eat Kamut?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Provided that you\u2019re not wheat intolerant or on a grain-free diet, Kamut has a number of nutrients that makes it a great addition to the diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khorasan wheat has got more protein, vitamins and minerals than regular wheat. A serving of \u00bc cup dried Kamut (yielding \u00be cup cooked grains) contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

160 <\/strong>calories <\/strong>| 32 g <\/strong>total carbohydrate | 1 g <\/strong>fat | 7 g <\/strong>protein<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 g dietary fiber (16 % of your daily needs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 g sugars<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2% of your daily calcium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10% of your daily iron<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.<\/em>
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It also contains a whole range of trace minerals, like selenium, zinc, and magnesium. Thanks to the magnesium content, which is an aiding factor in iron absorption, if you serve this grain with some dark, leafy greens, like in this Butternut Squash Gratin with Kamut Berries<\/a><\/strong>, you’ll benefit from better mineral absorption in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to these nutrition facts, unlike modern wheat, the KAMUT\u00ae trademark<\/a> guarantees that the khorasan wheat bearing it is always the original, unmodified, unhybridized and non-GMO variety. KAMUT\u00ae khorasan wheat is also always grown certified organic and meets high purity, nutrition and quality standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some studies claim that Kamut has anti-inflammatory properties. This is probably due to how the grain is grown as compared to conventional wheat, where notably the chemicals that are added may be what cause sensitivity and allergy-like symptoms in many non-celiac people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This ancient grain has a different structure and is easier to digest by so many people with non-celiac wheat sensitivities who cannot eat modern wheat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are celiac though, Kamut is not suitable for you as, although it\u2019s easier to digest, it still contains gluten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where to buy Kamut?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been able to find Kamut at my local health store although I most often buy it online<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kamut is less easy to find at regular grocery stores although Walmart in Canada carries it. Certain bulk stores might be a good place to look too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substitutes for Kamut<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although Kamut has a unique texture and flavour, it can be substituted in recipes that calls for it with ancient grains like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n