Central Market semolina flour is a coarsely ground durum wheat that’s grown and milled in Italy. If you’ve ever enjoyed a satisfying plate of pasta or couscous, it was most likely semolina. With an average gluten-forming protein content of 11.5%, semolina helps to keep pasta shapes intact. It also helps pasta dough retain a high elasticity as it’s kneaded and stretched. This type of flour adds a buttery yellow color and an earthy, slightly nutty flavor to cakes, muffins, biscotti and breads.