Description
Also known as Samba, Emmer or Diabetic wheat, India is the biggest cultivator of Khapli wheat in the world. It is rich in curative properties for treating cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. It can lower the lipid and glucose levels in the blood, making it great for people who are watchful of their weight or just health-conscious. Loaded with dietary fibres, chapati made with khapli wheat can keep you full for longer.
What is Khapli wheat
Khapli wheat also known as emmer is ancient wheat grain. “Khapli” wheat means “crusty” wheat. The scientific name is Triticum dicoccum.This specific variety of wheat is generally grown in Maharashtra. It can withstand very harsh environments like drought, extreme heat. As the name suggests, the outer layer of this light brown wheat is very hard which enables the grain to survive in the harsh weather.
How khapli wheat is different than normal wheat? Khapli wheat vs normal wheat
Khapli wheat grains are generally longer than normal wheat.
There is not much difference when we compare the nutritional profile of normal wheat with Khapli wheat. The fiber, fat, and protein content of khapli wheat is a little higher than normal wheat. On the other hand, calcium, phosphorous, and iron content is comparatively better in normal wheat flour
