Organic couscous 1.5kg

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Made from wholemeal wheat semolina
Great side dish for savoury and sweet dishes
High quality source of protein
From organic farming
1,5 kg value pack

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Couscous, also called kuskus or cous cous, is most commonly made from semolina, millet or barley. It is the most traditional dish from the North African cuisine, where it is eaten almost daily.

In appearance, taste, and texture, couscous can be compared to bulgur. The only difference between the two grains is the finer grain of couscous.

Average nutritional values	per 100 g
Calorific value (in kj/kcal)	1485 / 351
Fat	2.4 g
thereof saturated fatty acids	0.5 g
Carbohydrates	66 g
thereof sugar	1.9 g
Dietary fiber	8.8 g
Protein	12 g
Salt	0 g

Product number:	COU_001
Origin	Italy
Origin (Processing)	Italy, Germany
Organic Origin	EU agriculture
Content	1.5 kg
Manufacturer	KoRo
EAN/GTIN	4260335831229
Data sheet	Specification
Organic control body & Organic origin	DE-ÖKO-001
Nutrition traces	Nutrition traces
Shipping	Delivery time outside of Germany
Company	KoRo Handels GmbH Hauptstraße 26, 10827 Berlin
Storage Advice	Store in a cool and dry place, away from light
Ingredients	100% WHEAT semolina* *from organic agriculture
Cross contamination	May contain traces of SOY.
Best before date	09.11.2024
Trade Name	Organic wholemeal couscous
Label note	Ingredients, nutritional values, and packaging may change. For exact information, please check the product description.
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Questions & answers: Organic couscous 1.5kg

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Does the brown couscous from KoRo have a lot of protein?

Our couscous from organic farming provides 12.5 g of protein per 100 g of cereal grains.

How to prepare couscous?

First, bring water to a boil in a pot, which is then removed from the heat. Put the couscous in another pot and pour the hot water over it. After that you have to let it swell for 5-10 minutes and finally loosen it with a fork and season it.

What is the difference between couscous and bulgur?

Bulgur tastes a little nuttier than couscous. In addition, bulgur is durum wheat grains and our couscous is whole wheat semolina.

How do I store KoRo couscous?

To maximize the shelf life of the delicious couscous, you should store it in a cool (< 15 ℃), dry and dark place. The minimum shelf life in the original sealed package is 24 months from the date of production.

Does KoRo organic couscous contain gluten?

Basically, couscous is made from durum wheat semolina and therefore naturally contains gluten. Our brown couscous made from whole wheat semolina is also not gluten-free. People who suffer from gluten intolerance or celiac disease should refrain from eating our brown couscous.

What dishes does couscous go with?

You can serve couscous as a side dish for chicken or fish, or make salads with it. Couscous is also perfect for delicious vegetable pans.

How many calories do 100 g of KoRo brown couscous provide?

There are 344 kcal in 100 g of uncooked couscous. For more information on the average nutritional values per 100 g of brown couscous (uncooked), you can find next to or below the product description on our website and on the product packaging.

Is brown couscous good for weight loss?

Weight loss goals are primarily achieved through a calorie deficit. Our brown couscous is a solid source of protein and can score on top with a high fiber content.

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Varieties & Origin

Moroccan couscous

This variety is the most popular in the world, and takes its common name from the country where it originates. Its grains are very tiny, with a diameter of 2 mm

Cultivation by country in tons

Country	Tons
China	131696392
Indien	93500000
Russland	73294568
USA	62859050
Kanada	30486700
Frankreich	29504454
Ukraine	26098830
Pakistan	26005213
Deutschland	24463800
Australien	22274514
Türkei	20600000
Argentinien	18557532
Kasachstan	14985379
Vereinigtes Königreich	14383000
Iran	11097605
Polen	10827902
Ägypten	9000000
Rumänien	8431131
Italien	8037872
Usbekistan	6940500
Brasilien	6834421
Spanien	6433865
Bulgarien	5662721
Tschechische Republik	5454663
Ungarn	4788027
Afghanistan	4555110
Äthiopien	4537852

Couscous is like wheat semolina, which is obtained from wheat, and is a staple in the North African cuisine. In 2018, 731,460,000 tons of wheat were harvested worldwide. The largest producer is China with 131,696,392 tons per year, followed by India with 93,500,000 tons and Russia with 73,294,568 tons per year.

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