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7 Amazing Benefits of Emmer Wheat (Khapli)
Emmer Khapli wheat is found in Middle Eastern sites from 9500B.C. Emmer is spread across the ancient world, reaching the Indus Valley around 7000-5000 B.C. It is speculated that Emmer wheat came to Kashmir from the Middle East through Persia and Afghanistan and in South India from North-Eastern Africa. It is husked wheat with 2 seeds inside the husk. The variety is known for its drought and pest resilient variety and needs less irrigation.
Nutritional value of Emmer Wheat per 100gms
| Contents | Value |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18gms |
| Starch | 47.7gms |
| Total Dietary Fiber | 9.2gms |
| Lipid | 1.02gms |
| Iron | 34.01mg |
| Manganese | 1090mg |
| Zinc | 22.8mg |
| Amino Acids | Lysine, Theronine, Isoleucine, Valin, Methionine, Leucin |
| Vitamins | B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 |
| Antioxidant | 257.6mg |
Due to the nutritional value, special taste of its products and its character of resistance to pest and disease, Emmer wheat in recent years moved toward natural ancient food and sustainable agriculture.
Health Benefits
- The higher nutritional value of emmer wheat is attributed to a higher fiber, antioxidant compound concentration, high protein digestibility, high resistance starch content, and slower carbohydrates.
- The low glycaemic index value and high satiety value of emmer wheat make it particularly suitable for special diet e. g. diabetes and weight reduction.
- Because of its richness in minerals like Magnesium and zinc, useful for increasing immunity and bone health.
- Protein provides an adequate amount of essential amino acids important for human health.
- Because of its good dietary fiber content, useful in heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and some type of cancers.
- Emmer wheat is low gluten variety, therefore useful in some allergic conditions.
- Antioxidant plays role in protecting against heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancers
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