Processed Grain Products
Organic Coarse Bulgur
Coarse bulgur obtained by cooking and drying organic wheat and cracking it to suitable sizes; an important grain product used in various food applications, above all traditional dishes, thanks to its distinctive aroma, grain structure and practical use.
General Information
Organic Coarse Bulgur is a processed grain product for food use, obtained by processing wheat that meets organic production standards. In the production process, the wheat is cooked, dried and then cracked and graded by grain size, which gives bulgur its distinctive structure and flavour.
Türkiye is one of the countries with a long-established culture of bulgur production and trade. Grain size, uniformity, colour, moisture and cooking properties are important criteria in assessing the quality and intended use of coarse bulgur.
Uses
Organic Coarse Bulgur can be used in various applications, mainly in the food sector.
Main uses:
- In the production of bulgur pilaf
- In ready meals and packaged food products
- In bulgur dishes with vegetables and pulses
- In traditional foods such as stuffed vegetables and köfte
- In the production of various bulgur-based ready meals
- As a raw material in the food industry
The product’s grain size, the way it is used and its processing requirements should be determined according to the target product, physical quality criteria and the buyer’s product specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | min 9 | % |
| Moisture | ≤ 13 | % |
| Crude fat | 1.5–4.5 | % |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 3.5 | % |
| Crude ash | ≤ 1.5 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.5 | % |
The parameters stated above represent generally accepted values and may vary by batch; binding values are communicated at the time of enquiry during the resulting discussions.