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Semolina

Semolina is a coarse meal commonly milled from durum wheat and used in pasta, breads, and desserts.

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About Semolina

Semolina is a coarse meal, most commonly made by milling durum wheat. It is used for pasta, couscous-like preparations, breads, dumplings, porridges, puddings, cakes, and other desserts. In some markets, the same word is also used for coarse meals made from other grains, so the grain source matters.

Durum semolina is usually yellow to cream coloured, with a dry, sandy texture and clearly visible granules. It has a clean, cereal-like wheat flavour. During cooking, the particles absorb liquid and may remain pleasantly firm or become soft and creamy, depending on grind size and method.

It is sold as coarse or fine semolina, from refined durum endosperm or, in some products, with more of the grain retained. Finer meal thickens mixtures more quickly, while coarse meal gives pasta, porridge, and baked goods a more noticeable grain.

Ingredient type
flour

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Where semolina appears

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Local names for semolina

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semolina

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enriched semolina

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maize semolina

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semi-whole durum wheat semolina

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Semolina or coarse ground powder (as part-nature)

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Semolina, boiled, no added fat or salt

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Semolina, enriched

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Semolina, raw

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Semolina, uncooked

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Semolina, unenriched

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semoule blanche de blé dur

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semoule blanche de blé dur biologique de sicile

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semoule de blé dur blanche biologique

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semoule de blé dur précuite

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Semoule de blé dur, crue

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semoule de blé tendre

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semoule de maïs précuite

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superior quality durum wheat semolina

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Semolina nutrition & diet

Semolina nutritional value

Semolina, unenriched

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

Calories
360kcal
Protein
12.7g
Carbs
72.8g
Fat
1.1g

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

Portions & preparation

Use a reference for dry durum-wheat semolina and match the stated serving to its measured dry or cooked form. Sifting, hydration, cooking, and inclusion in pasta, bread, or dessert alter the edible portion and the amount of semolina represented in a serving.

Compare the right form: Match dry, coarse durum-wheat semolina rather than cooked pasta, bread, or dessert made from it; milling grade and species should agree.

Diet considerations

Semolina is generally a plant-derived cereal ingredient from durum wheat. Its compatibility changes when recipes add dairy, egg, meat, or animal fats, and when coatings or mixed doughs are used. Portion size and preparation determine the carbohydrate pattern; wheat content excludes wheat-free interpretations.

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 — Semolina, unenriched ↗. 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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