QK-77

Originally classified as Triticum turgidum var. polonicum (Polish wheat), but also suggested by some to be Triticum turgidum ssp. turanicum (oriental or Khurasan wheat), or being in fact Triticum turgidum var. durum (durum wheat). A type of wheat marketed by Kamut International, Ltd. under the trademark Kamut, while its official designation by the United States Department of Agriculture is QK-77.

QK-77 is a large durum wheat-like grain that requires several hours of simmering to soften. Is an ideal ingredient for use with slow cookers due to its culinary nature.

citation: Robertson, R.

Many people who are unable to digest gluten and thus avoid wheat are able to digest kamut, though it is unsuitable for those with celiac disease.

Link

R. M. Quinn, "Kamut®: Ancient grain, new cereal", in J. Janick (ed.), Perspectives on new crops and new uses, pp. 182–183, ASHS Press, Alexandria (1999).

See also: QK-77, Agriculture, Celiac disease, Durum wheat, Gluten, Grain, Marketing, Trademark, United States Department of Agriculture