It is used in a myriad of classic baked goods, puddings and warm breakfast cereals. True semolina is yellow in color thanks to an abundance of carotenoids in the Durum wheat. Rich in protein and with a high gluten and low moisture content, semolina has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Melissa Coarse Semolina has just the right texture to add beautiful crumb to your sweet and savory preparations. Our Coarse Semolina is the perfect ingredient for a Halva, a sumptuous semolina pudding cake made with olive oil, honey and sugar, laden with raisins, walnuts and pine nuts and seasoned with cloves, cinnamon and orange or lemon peels.