What is 'torrified' wheat?!


Question: What is 'torrified' wheat!?
Answers:
Roasted!. It comes from the Spanish word "torrefacto" meaning roasted in a "tower" (torre) shaped roaster which insures even roasting!. Torrified coffee is also coated with a sugar syrup in roasting to give a darker brew!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Torrified Wheat has been heat treated to break the cellular structure, allowing more rapid hydration and malt enzymes to more
completely attack the starches and protein!. Torrified Wheat can be used in place of raw wheat when making Belgian-style
White and Wit beers!. Advantages over raw wheat include normal conversion time and higher yieldWww@FoodAQ@Com

Beats the heck out of me but it looks like Caroline and Anna need to discuss this issue!. Both gave good answers but they are so far apart!. However, I liked the first answer, wheat that has been terrified!. Have a good day!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Wheat that has been terrified!.Www@FoodAQ@Com





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