Durum.

Durum wheat is an ancient grain that first entered North America from the Levant Region of the Near East and the Ethiopian Highlands about 10,000 years ago. Packing a high protein punch, durum wheat produces the widely coveted semolina flour when milled super fine. With a slightly nutty yet sweet flavor, many believe durum produces the best pasta, so you may hear this ancient grain referred to by its nicknames of ‘pasta wheat’ or ‘macaroni wheat.’