Varieties
Kamut is found in cereals and in baked goods, such as crackers, cookies, and breads. It is also available in flake form, or as a whole grain or flour.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Kamut flour can be substituted for wheat flour in most recipes. Combine cooked kamut with dried cranberries and feta cheese for a quick cold salad, or use it as the base for pilafs.
Nutritional Highlights
Kamut, 1 cup (120g) (cooked)
Calories: 261
Protein: 8.7g
Carbohydrate: 51.4g
*Excellent source of: Magnesium (111mg), Niacin (4mg), Thiamine (0.3mg), and Zinc (3mg)
*Good source of: Iron (1.8mg), and Riboflavin (0.2 mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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2006-09-07
