Synonyms:  Egyptian wheat

Pronunciation:  kah-MOOT

 

kamut® brand wheat  Notes:   This ancient grain is related to durum wheat, and was reintroduced to the world after an American found some kernels of it in an Egyptian tomb.  It's high in protein and has a sweet, buttery flavor.  Though it contains gluten, it's tolerated by many people with gluten allergies.  Substitutes:  spelt OR wheat

Varieties: 

 

	kamut® brand flakes   Notes:   This has a sweet, nutty flavor and lots of protein.  Though it contains gluten, it's tolerated by many people with gluten allergies.   Substitutes:  rolled oats OR rye flakes OR barley flakes
	kamut® brand berries   Notes:   Though this contains gluten, it's tolerated by many people with gluten allergies.  But even people who aren't troubled by allergies often prefer this sweet, buttery grain to wheat.  Substitutes:   wheat berries

 

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