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This is why keeping flour in the freezer will prevent it from being thrown away due to the tiny butterflies that nest inside it.
Flour is a food product obtained by grinding cereals or other products. In particular, there are two types of flour that are widely used in Italy: soft wheat flour and durum wheat flour. While the first is originally from central-northern Italy, the second is originally from southern Italy and is where semolina comes from.
Wheat grains are composed of bran, germ and endosperm. The bran is the outer part and contains the vitamins. The germ is removed industrially because it reduces the flour’s ability to preserve. The endosperm contains the protein part and the starch.
There are several types of flour: 00, 0, type 1 and type 2, as well as whole wheat flour . The latter is the most complete from a nutritional point of view. Rich in fibre and mineral salts, it contains a lot of vitamin B, antioxidants, iron and essential fats.
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