Bulgur: From War Rations to Superfood

The video explores the historical and modern uses of Bulgar, highlighting its role as a food ration and blasting agent during World War Two. It discusses Bulgar's culinary applications worldwide, its production in Turkey, and its migration to the US. The video also covers Bulgar's inclusion in emergency food programs and its fortification with micronutrients. A nutritional comparison between regular and fortified Bulgar is provided, emphasizing its value in nutrition-compromised situations. The potential for Bulgar to surpass the superfood category is also discussed.

What was one of the unique uses of Bulgar during World War Two?

• As a material for building bunkers

• As a substitute for gunpowder

• As a fuel for military vehicles

• As a blasting agent to clean airplane parts

Which country is the largest producer and exporter of Bulgar?

• Egypt

• United States

• Turkey

• India

In what year did Bulgar become an official emergency food contingency in fallout shelters?

• 1955

• 1965

• 1975

• 1985

What is one of the key differences between regular and fortified Bulgar?

• Fortified Bulgar has additional micronutrients

• Regular Bulgar contains more protein

• Fortified Bulgar has more carbohydrates

• Regular Bulgar is higher in sodium

Which vitamins are included in the fortified Bulgar premix by US aid?

• Vitamins K and B12

• Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12, and D3

• Vitamins A and D

• Vitamins C and E