QK-77 QK-77 Urmila Matondkar Category="Cereals"QK-77 is a type of Wheat, 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 even Triticum turgidum var. durum (Durum wheat). It is 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 has a large grain similar to that of durum wheat, and requires several hours of simmering to soften. It is an ideal ingredient for use with slow cookers.

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

External links

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).