Semolina: characteristic and composition

Semolina is made from wheat by grinding it into 0.25 mm diameter particles. It is classified according to the variety of wheat. The letter "T" denotes a product made from solid varieties, and the "M" mark indicates that semolina is obtained from soft wheat.

I must say that in the past, the manga was quite expensive, so it was not widespread. To date, it has a competitive position among other croups. Dishes from semolina are very diverse. This is not only a well-known porridge, but also an addition to casseroles, cheese cakes, dumplings, desserts, minced meat. Food prepared with the help of this cereal, nourishing and nutritious. It does not irritate the gastrointestinal tract, but it should be remembered that there are certain contraindications to the use of manga:

1. Strangely enough, but this product is not recommended to introduce into the diet of young children. Gluten, which is included in its composition, can provoke an acute allergy and diarrhea. In addition, the child's digestive system can not fully digest semolina. Under its influence, the intestinal microflora changes in such a way that the absorption of iron and vitamin D deteriorates, and mucopolysaccharides, which are also constituent components of manga, can cause necrosis of the villi of the intestine.
2. Semolina is contraindicated in celiac disease, a hereditary disease in which any products containing gluten are prohibited;
3. Overweight.

Useful properties of manga

This croup contains a lot of starch and protein, but not enough fiber. In addition, its vitamin and mineral composition is not too rich in comparison with other cereals.

This cereal product is absorbed in the lower gastrointestinal tract, so it is often used in the diet of patients who underwent surgery on the stomach. Semolina is also useful in acute and chronic pathologies of the digestive system. In old age, it is able to reduce the mineralization of blood and ligaments. In addition, it is believed that the use of manga reduces the risk of cancer oncology.

Semolina: composition

It is known that the manga contains a significant amount of proteins and carbohydrates. The content of fats and dietary fiber in it is minimal. If we talk about the vitamin composition, it is worth remembering B vitamins and folic acid. From macronutrients in semolina there are phosphorus, potassium and magnesium, sodium and calcium, from trace elements - iron and manganese, copper and zinc.

The total calorie content is 360 kcal per 100 grams of cereals.

It should be noted that the mango absorbs moisture well, so it swells quickly and increases significantly in volume. This must be taken into account when preparing dishes. Culinary recipes should be adhered to, since the excess of semolina determines the excessive density of the finished product, which worsens its taste. In addition, when preparing porridge, grape should be thrown into boiling water or milk in small portions, stirring intensively, which will help to avoid the formation of large lumps. Important: the cooking time should not be more than two minutes. Before you serve the dish on the table, you must let it brew for at least 15 minutes.