Khorasan Wheat
Also known as: kamut
Khorasan is a whole-grain wheat species nutritionally similar to durum wheat; provides protein, fiber, selenium, and magnesium. Contains gluten – not safe for celiac or wheat allergy.
What it is
Ancient wheat species (Triticum turgidum ssp. turanicum), trademarked as KAMUT®; large amber kernels.
Whole grain; flour for breads, pastas, cereals.
Why it's flagged
- contains gluten (wheat)
What regulators actually say
"Wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. turanicum) khorasan flour... whole-grain composition similar to durum wheat with higher selenium and zinc."
"Whole grain wheat flour - protein 13.7 g/100 g; fiber 10.7 g/100 g."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole grain food; wheat allergen labeling under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; gluten allergen labeling under EU 1169/2011.
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