What is another word for durum?
Pronunciation: [djˈʊ͡əɹəm] (IPA) 
Durum is a term often used to refer to the wheat variety that is particularly suited for pasta making. Some common synonyms for durum include macaroni wheat, hard wheat, and bread wheat. In Italy, it is known as semolina, while in the Middle East, it is often called bulgar wheat. In addition to its use in pasta making, durum wheat is also used to make couscous and traditional Middle Eastern and North African bread, such as pita and manakish. Regardless of the name, durum wheat is an essential ingredient in many dishes around the world, and its unique properties make it essential to the production of high-quality pasta.
