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Bulgur wheat

Bulgur wheat consists of parboiled, dried, and cracked wheat kernels used in pilafs, salads, and stuffings.

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About Bulgur wheat

Bulgur wheat consists of wheat kernels that have been parboiled or heat-treated, dried, and cracked into a partially cooked grain product. It is used in pilafs, salads, soups, stuffings, and formed savoury dishes, with the label emphasizing its wheat source.

It ranges from fine to coarse pieces, usually tan or brown, with a mild wheat and toasted flavour. Once hydrated, it is generally tender with a slight chew rather than the texture of raw cracked grain. Particle size and bran retention affect the result.

Fine bulgur wheat may soften by soaking, while coarser grades commonly need simmering. Products vary in particle size, pre-cooking, moisture, and bran retained. The dry pieces become plumper and more tender as they absorb liquid during preparation.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Bulgur wheat nutrition & diet

Bulgur wheat nutritional value

Bulgur, dry

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
342kcal
Protein
12.3g
Carbs
75.9g
Fat
1.3g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Treat bulgur wheat as parboiled, dried, and cracked wheat rather than raw wheat berries or wheat flour. Identify particle size and whether it is soaked, boiled, drained, or baked, then separate the grain portion from oil, broth, vegetables, fillings, and sauces.

Compare the right form: Match references to parboiled, dried, cracked wheat kernels, specifying dry or cooked state, particle size, preparation, and edible portion.

Diet considerations

Bulgur wheat is a plant-derived cereal ingredient. Its wheat form affects compatibility, while added meat, dairy, eggs, broth, sauces, or other cereal ingredients change the complete dish. Pilaf, salad, soup, and stuffing portions can produce different carbohydrate patterns than plain cooked bulgur.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Bulgur, dry ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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