
Semolina
Cooking Staple
Semolina is commonly used in making pasta due to its high gluten content, which gives pasta its structure.

Authentic Italian pasta is often made with semolina.
Cuisine Specific
Different cultures use semolina in unique ways, such as for making couscous in North Africa.

For our Moroccan dinner, we'll need semolina for the couscous.
Texture Identifier
Semolina gives a slightly gritty texture to foods, which can be desirable in certain recipes.

The semolina added a pleasant coarseness to the bread's crust.
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CornmealCouscousGritPolentaWheat
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