Semolina is a porridge whose nutritional values ​​should be appreciated by people struggling with digestive system diseases. Semolina, both boiled in water and in milk, is easily digestible and has a sweetish taste, which makes it easy for children to reach for it. It is also intended for babies. Check what are the nutritional values ​​of semolina and learn the recipe for semolina on milk and water.

Semolinais made by high milling wheat. It has a white and cream color, sweet, fresh smell, delicate flavor. Additionally, it is fine-grained and loose. On the market, you can find semolina and prepared semolina, which can be cooked faster due to the use of heat treatment in the production process, leading to starch gelatinization. In addition, you can buy wholemeal, spelled and wholemeal semolina which are better innutritional valueas they are a better source of dietary fiber compared to regular semolina.

Contents:

  1. Semolina - nutritional values ​​and he alth properties
  2. Nutritional values ​​of semolina [TABLE]
  3. Semolina - use in the kitchen
  4. Semolina porridge with milk and water - how to cook?
  5. Semolina milk with caramel nuts - recipe
  6. Recipe for semolina with caramelized blueberries, honey and mint

Semolina - nutritional values ​​and he alth properties

Semolina is one of the wheat groats, it is obtained from common wheat, which translates into its calorific value (it is one of the most caloric groats) and nutritional value. The semolina contains small amounts of protein, fiber, B vitamins and minerals, the most abundant - in relation to the others - of phosphorus, iron and copper. However, 100 g of semolina covers about 10 percent. the recommended daily allowance for an adult for these minerals.

Semolina is an easily digestible product, therefore it is perfect for the diet of people with digestive system diseases:

  • diseases of the liver and bile ducts
  • with ulcers
  • inflammation of the stomach and intestines
  • digestive problems
  • after operations

Additionally, semolina is an important ingredientchildren's diets.

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Semolina - nutritional values ​​in 100 g of the product

Caloric value - 348 kcal Protein - 8.7 g Fat - 1.3 g, including:

- saturated fatty acids - 0.18 g - monounsaturated fatty acids - 0.13 g - polyunsaturated fatty acids - 0.56 g

Carbohydrates - 76.7 g Fiber - 2.5 g

Minerals(% of RDA for an adult)

Phosphorus - 93.0 mg (13%) Potassium - 116.0 mg (2%) Sodium - 3.0 mg (0.2%) Calcium - 17.0 mg (2%) Iron - 0 , 9 mg (10%) Magnesium - 18.0 mg (5%) Zinc - 0.85 mg (8%) Copper - 0.10 mg (11%)

Vitamins

Vitamin B1 - 0.113 mg (9%) Vitamin B2 - 0.03 mg (2%) Niacin - 0.74 mg (5%) Vitamin B6 - 0.07 mg (5%) Vitamin B12 - 0 .0 µg (0%) Folate - 23.0 µg Vitamin E - 0.10 mg (1%)

Source: IŻŻ Database, Nutrition Standards, Amendment IŻŻ, 2012

Semolina - use in the kitchen

Semolina is perfect as an independent meal: breakfast or dessert, as well as a thickener and addition to the preparation of dishes. Semolina is available in supermarkets, online stores and organic food stores. The price of semolina varies from PLN 2 per kilogram to even PLN 11, if we decide to buy organic semolina.

Semolina in the kitchen can be used in many ways, including:

  • preparing desserts with fruit sauces, nuts, raisins. Thanks to this - apart from adding flavor - the nutritional value of the dish is increased
  • preparation of cake creams, muffin filling, pudding
  • preparation of milk soup, gruel or mousse
  • for breakfast with fruit, fruit mousse, dried fruit or nuts
  • thickening soups, creams, sauces
  • for soups as an addition to potatoes instead
  • as an addition to meatballs, cutlets, pates, noodles
  • as a substitute for breadcrumbs or flour for sprinkling on a baking tin
  • as an addition to salads
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Semolina porridge with milk and water - recipe. How to cook semolina?

You can cook semolina in milk or on water.The ratio of porridge to milk or water depends on the density of the porridge that we want to obtain after cooking. Before cooking the semolina, do not rinse. Boil 2/3 of the liquid, spread the groats in 1/3 cold. After boiling, pour the milk or water with groats and simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.

Semolina milk with caramel nuts - Anna Starmach's recipe

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Recipe for semolina with caramelized berries, honey and mint

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