farina di farro
The English phrase "spelt flour" is translated into Italian as farina di farro.
The term farina di farro is used in culinary contexts and when reading nutritional labels in Italy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of farina (flour) and di farro (of spelt).
Did you know?
- The term farro is deeply tied to Roman history, as it was the primary grain used in ancient religious ceremonies and to feed the Roman legions.
- While 'spelt' in English refers to a specific type of grain, the Italian farro is often used as a generic term for several different ancient, hulled wheat species.
- The Latin root of farina, which is 'far', originally referred to a specific type of grain, meaning the word for 'flour' is literally named after the grain it comes from.
Examples in context
- Hai farina di farro?Do you have spelt flour?
- Devo comprare un po' di farina di farro per la mia ricetta.I need to buy some spelt flour for my recipe.
- È farina di farro integrale?Is it whole-grain spelt flour?
- Preferisco usare la farina di farro per il pane.I prefer to use spelt flour for the bread.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are in the kitchen planning to bake.
- SofiaFrancesco, hai comprato la farina di farro?Francesco, did you buy the spelt flour?
- FrancescoSì, l'ho presa oggi pomeriggio.Yes, I got it this afternoon.
- SofiaBene, allora possiamo iniziare a impastare.Good, then we can start kneading.
- FrancescoOttimo, io preparo subito gli ingredienti.Great, I will prepare the ingredients right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, farina, farro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
