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Freekeh (cracked green durum wheat)

Freekeh is green durum wheat that has been roasted and cracked, commonly cooked as a grain or used in pilafs and salads.

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About Freekeh (cracked green durum wheat)

Freekeh is green durum wheat harvested before full maturity, then dried or roasted and cracked into pieces. It is commonly simmered as a grain, used in pilafs, stuffings, soups, and salads, or combined with vegetables and seasonings in savoury dishes.

The treatment gives freekeh a toasted, smoky, or nutty flavour and a chewy texture after cooking. Flavour and texture vary with roasting intensity, particle size, cooking, and the addition of other ingredients or seasonings.

The grain is sold as whole or cracked freekeh, with particle size affecting cooking time and final texture. It may appear greenish, olive, tan, or brown after processing; cooking softens the pieces while retaining the characteristic variation in chewiness.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Freekeh (cracked green durum wheat)

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Freekeh (cracked green durum wheat) nutrition & diet

Freekeh (cracked green durum wheat) nutritional value

Product example: CRACKED FREEKEH (Global Juices and Fruits, LLC)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
325kcal
Protein
20.0g
Carbs
65.0g
Fat
2.5g

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Portions & preparation

Use references for cracked green durum wheat in its stated dry or cooked form. Roasting and cracking are part of its identity, while boiling adds water and pilaf or salad preparation may add oil, stock, vegetables, or dressings. Portion and recipe should be recorded together.

Compare the right form: Match references to roasted, cracked green durum wheat, distinguishing dry kernels, cooked freekeh, flour, or a prepared pilaf or salad.

Diet considerations

Freekeh is a plant-derived cereal made from durum wheat. Its wheat identity affects compatibility, and recipes may add dairy, meat stock, or other animal ingredients. Pilafs, salads, and packaged mixes can include coatings, sauces, or additional cereals, changing the portion-dependent carbohydrate pattern.

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 branded product — CRACKED FREEKEH ↗. 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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