Description
Couscous is a form of pasta that originated in Northern Africa, mainly Tunisia. Couscous is popular through the Mediterranean and Middle East, and is known as ta'aam which means "food" in it's native region of North Africa. Made of 100% Durum Wheat semolina, couscous' most common form is a tiny round ball of pasta.
Because of it's small size couscous is traditionally steamed. Although very popular in the Mediterranean, couscous is served in many parts of the world today. Couscous can be used like rice. Couscous is traditionally combined with meat and vegetables, but has become popular in salads.
You will also find it served in more traditional recipes of curry or stir fried meats and vegetables. It's light, fluffy consistency is popular in vegetarian and ethnic restaurants. Like pasta, couscous is low in fat and high in complex carbohydrates.
Nutritional Information
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Typical Values |
Per 100g |
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Energy (Kj/Kcal) |
857 kJ /202 kcal |
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Fat |
1.4 g |
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of which saturates |
0.3 g |
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Carbohydrate |
38.1 g |
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of which sugars |
1.8 g |
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Fibre |
3.7 g |
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Protein |
7.5 g |
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Salt |
0.1 g |
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