DescriptionCouscous* - whole grain
Couscous is especially known from the North-African kitchen. It is made of wheat grits, that are being shaped into little balls. these are dried afterwards, just like with many pasta's.
Couscous is especially known from the North-African kitchen. It is made of wheat grits, that are being shaped into little balls. these are dried afterwards, just like with many pasta's. Couscous is easy to prepare, and is eaten with all kinds of dishes. For example, try a couscous salad, or eat it as a side dish with a tajine meal. Just like other grain products, couscous contains relatively much fibers and proteins. It also a good source of i.e. iron, magnesium and fosfor. Couscous contains gluten because it is made of wheat.
| Nutritional value for 100 gr | ||
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 1452 | g |
| Energy (kcal) | 343 | g |
| Total carbohydrates | 65 | g |
| Of which sugars | 3.5 | g |
| Total fat | 2 | g |
| Of which saturated fat | 0.4 | g |
| Protein | 12 | g |
| Dietary fibre | 8.2 | g |
| Sodium | 4 | Mg |
