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| A semolina made from the semi hard wheat known to the ancient Romans as zea. The wheat would be crushed in a mortar and then sorted into 3 categories according to its fineness. It would be whitened by the addition of crushed chalk. The grain was used to make bread and cakes as well as a porridge. It is the main ingredient in Picenum bread also made with the addition of dried fruits. | |
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