Mec soft wheat flour

Food, Plant source foods, Flours, Soft wheat flour

Consumption area(s): Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria

Synthetic Quality Index (SQI): FPS

Strength index (W): 230

Introduction

Mec soft wheat flour is produced from the milling of wheat derived from the Mec cultivar, developed by crossing the Marzotto variety with a French variety known as Combine. Through the pedigree selection technique, this crossbreeding led to the creation of a widely adopted variety thanks to its excellent commercial qualities, including a good protein content and a high bread-making strength (W index) of 230, making it ideal for the production of bread and other high-quality baked goods.

Its versatility makes it suitable for both domestic and professional use. Moreover, Mec flour is valued for its excellent water absorption capacity, which promotes good leavening and results in a soft, well-textured final product.