Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD)
Canada is the world’s leading exporter of durum wheat. CWAD is recognized for its high protein content and semolina yield. Development of new CWAD varieties has resulted in improvements in yellow colour and gluten strength.
Top 5 varieties grown this year
- Transcend
- CDC Precision
- AAC Stronghold
- CDC Defy
- CDC Alloy
2023 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PRODUCTION
4.0 million tonnes
% of TOTAL WHEAT GROWN IN CANADA
13%
Advice from an Expert
Semolina milled from the 2023 CWAD crop has high yellow pigment content, low ash content, and good processing quality.
Grading Factors
83% of the 2023 CWAD crop has graded No. 1 and No. 2.
Protein
Protein content remains high at 14.9%, which is higher than the 10-year average of 14.1%.
Milling Quality
Lower ash content for both No. 1 and No. 2 CWAD compared to 2022.
Application Performance
Spaghetti has bright yellow colour with excellent texture and low cooking loss.
CWAD
Milling Quality
No.1, Prairie Composite
HARD VITREOUS KERNELS
95%
Similar to last year
TEST WEIGHT
80.7 kg/hL
Slightly lower than last year
ASH CONTENT
1.52%
Lower than last year
SEMOLINA YIELD
63.1%
Lower than last year
CWAD
Milling Quality
No.2, Prairie Composite
HARD VITREOUS KERNELS
92%
HIgher than last year
TEST WEIGHT
79.1 kg/hL
Similar to last year
ASH CONTENT
1.51%
Lower than last year
SEMOLINA YIELD
60.9%
Lower than last year
CWAD
Applications
Products made from CWAD are characterized by a bright yellow colour that’s appealing
to consumers.
Pasta
Semolina milled from CWAD is great for both dried and fresh pasta products. It offers excellent cooking quality, including good firmness, tolerance to overcooking and low cooking loss.
Couscous
Couscous made from semolina milled from CWAD has a bright yellow colour and good surface texture (i.e. not sticky) when cooked.
Bread
Flour or semolina milled from CWAD is great for hearth, artisan and flat breads, providing them with a subtle yellow-coloured crumb. CWAD flour has high water absorption capacity.
Pasta Analysis
No. 1, Prairie Composite
FIRMNESS (using a 9 min cook time)
790 g
COOKING LOSS
4.83%
COLOUR
L*: 71.3
a*: 4.04
b*: 64.1
No. 2, Prairie Composite
FIRMNESS (using a 9 min cook time)
753 g
COOKING LOSS
4.63%
COLOUR
L*: 71.3
a*: 4.12
b*: 64.3
Advice from an Expert
LISA NEMETH
Director of Market Support and Training
CWAD from the 2023 crop year will continue to meet the high-quality needs of customers around the world.
Good Milling Performance
The 2023 CWAD crop has high protein content, high levels of hard vitreous kernels, and low ash content.
Excellent Semolina Colour
CWAD continues to have high levels of yellow pigment ensuring semolina has a bright yellow appearance.
High Quality Pasta
Pasta made from semolina milled from the 2023 CWAD crop has excellent bright yellow colour with good firmness and low cooking loss.
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