semolina

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Noun — Semolina is the coarse, gritty particles left partway through grinding wheat into flour, usually from durum wheat, and used to make pasta, couscous and sweet dishes.

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durum wheat semolina semolina pudding dust with semolina

It is a standard, everyday culinary term with no informal or formal shading.

Etymology

The word came into English from Italian semolino, a diminutive of semola, which itself derives from Latin simila, meaning the finest wheat flour.

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Frequently asked questions

What is semolina made from?

It is coarse grains produced partway through milling wheat flour, usually from durum wheat.

What is semolina used for?

It is used to make pasta, couscous and various sweet dishes, including semolina pudding.

Where does the word semolina come from?

It comes from Italian semolino, itself from semola, tracing back to the Latin simila, meaning the finest wheat flour.

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