Collection: Grains & Pulses

Baldo rice is assumed to be the best quality type of rice grown in Turkey. Baldo rice, grown in Bal?kesir Region of Turkey, is commonly used in pilafs. Despite its superior taste compared to other type of rice, baldo is hard to cook and adjust its water to rice ratio. In baldo rice, Duru only packs Turkish baldo and do not pack imported baldo rice.

Due to its appearance which looks like a ram; these chickpeas are called "ram chickpeas" in Turkey. The size of this type of chickpea is over 9 mm when calibrated. This type of chickpea is very suitable for hot dishes and stews. It is grown in Karaman and Konya region of Turkey.

Coarse bulgur is the most common and famous type of bulgur both in the World and Turkey. The grain size of coarse bulgur is from 2,0 to 2,8 mm and it is the 3# size of the Duru Bulgur.

Extra Coarse Bulgur, which is bigger than course bulgur, looks like a half of a wheat grain. This bulgur can be used in soups and stuffing as a substitute to rice.

Extra Fine Bulgur is smaller in size than fine bulgur. Since it is smaller in size, it is more preferable for meatballs where bulgur is kneaded. Extra Fine can be mixed with fine bulgur to be used in salads. It is the smallest size of yellow bulgurs.

Fava beans grow in big, bumpy green pods on an easy-to-grow flowering pea plant that is harvested in the spring. Inside the cushy pods are large, flat, bright green beans with a tough, clear skin that is typically removed before eating. The labor-intensive process of preparing fava beans may have attributed to the legume's slow rise to popularity in America, a country full of bean options. Sought out by chefs and veggie lovers, fava beans are more expensive than your average fresh or dried bean.

Fine bulgur is a popular kind of bulgur in the world which is used in meatballs and salad like “tabbouleh”, is popular all over the world. Fine bulgur is the 5# of yellow bulgurs in size.

Unlike bulgur, peeled wheat is made from soft wheat. It is produced by cleaning and peeling the cover of the wheat. peeled wheat is commonly used in Turkey and Middle East. The whole peeled wheat is called Harish while the broken one is called Jerish. The common name of peeled wheat in Turkey is “Wheat for Noah’s Puding”. It is used in a traditional dessert which is consumed during the religious month of Muharram in Islam.

The homeland of red beans, which has a history of 8000 years, is Peru. Red beans, which are found in many culinary cultures, especially in American and Indian cuisines, are produced and consumed in many countries today. It contains high protein, fiber, iron, phosphorus and potassium.

Red split lentils are obtained by peeling the outer shell of the raw lentil, breaking the grain in half and then oiling the inner lentil using cottonseed oil. Its consumption is very common in Turkey and South East Asia. Duru only packs lentils grown in South East region of Turkey.

BULGUR IS ONE OF THE HEALTHIEST GRAINS AVAILABLE. RICH IN FIBER, ANTIOXIDANTS AND PROTEIN

Course Bulgur with Vermicelli contains 75% coarse bulgur and 25% roasted vermicelli noodles. Bulgur is made from Durum wheat that is parboiled in water, and sun-dried and milled into distinct grain sizes. Vermicelli are Italian noodles broken into pieces, and a classic pilaf ingredient. The best way to work with Krinos Coarse Bulgur with Vermicelli is to toast the mixture in butter for about 5 minutes to bring out the inherent nuttiness of the bulgur. While water will work, boiling our pilaf mixture in veggie or chicken stock will impart extra flavor to the final dish. Add diced yellow onions to the pilaf mixture, with salt, pepper and other aromatics before adding your cooking stock. Add yellow raisins to the mixture and top with toasted almonds for a wonderful Moroccan-inspired pilaf. Top with Greek or Turkish yogurt and lemon zest for a refreshing side dish. Add small cooked lentils to the cooked pilaf for an extra protein-rich meal. Or add ground beef or lamb to the mixture and top with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley or mint for a wonderful one-pot meal. Krinos Coarse Bulgur with Vermicelli requires less cooking time than rice pilaf. Even better, it is one of the healthiest grains one can consume! Bulgur has a significantly lower glycemic index than pasta or rice, making it a great grain for diabetics. Rich in fiber, antioxidants and protein, bulgur also helps with satiety, heart health and anemia. This light and nutty grain also helps to balance the body’s pH and is a good source of manganese, b vitamins, folic acid, iron and magnesium. A wonderful grain for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters, bulgur is not recommended for anyone with Celiac Disease or with a gluten intolerance. Let Krinos Coarse Bulgur with Vermicelli be a blank canvas for your culinary imagination!

Krinos Baldo Rice may become a new pantry favorite! Baldo Rice is considered to be the finest quality rice grown in Turkey. A bowl of relatively new rice cultivated exclusively in Turkey and Italy, this short-grain white rice was created by cross-breeding Arborio Rice with Stirpe

Mung beans are high in nutrients and antioxidants, which may provide health benefits. In fact, they may protect against heat stroke,

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White kidney bean is a kind of Turkish bean whose grain color is white and whose grain shape is kidney. This type of bean is mid-sized with a caliber of 8 mm and is grown in Karaman and Konya provinces of Turkey which are famous for the superior flavor of a bean. Another difference of this region’s bean is that they do not release shells when cooked. White kidney bean is the most common type of bean that is consumed in Turkey.