Many people wonder if bulgur contains gluten.
There is only one answer to this question - bulgur is not gluten-free and cannot be used in gluten-free dishes! Bulgur is a grain made from wheat, so if you have celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a wheat allergy, do not include bulgur recipes in your daily diet.
Bulgur is made by boiling whole wheat (usually a durum wheat variety), drying it, and then grinding it. It has an outstanding flavor and is known to smell like popcorn when cooked.
Humans have been consuming bulgur for nearly four thousand years. Nowadays, bulgur is often used in cooking as a substitute for rice, couscous, and quinoa, and is also commonly found in Middle Eastern and North Indian cuisines.
For most people, bulgur is a healthy food item and a delicious substitute for wheat bread or rice in our daily menu, but it is a dangerous food for anyone with coeliac disease. In such cases it is good to avoid bulgur and choose other gluten-free foods.
