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Ayurvedic Dravya · Grain · — kcal / 100g

Emmer wheat (khapli) Godhuma (khapli)

Also known as: khapli

The ancient godhuma — khapli is the long-cultivated emmer many traditional households find easier on the belly than modern wheat.

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Emmer wheat (khapli) — Ayurvedic Grain & USDA Nutrition

Emmer wheat (khapli) — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Soft
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The ancient godhuma — khapli is the long-cultivated emmer many traditional households find easier on the belly than modern wheat.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Stone-ground and cooked as any wheat; older gluten structure, but gluten nonetheless.

Classical Provenance: godhuma tradition; Maharashtra khapli heritage.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • khapli rotis with ghee
  • as dalia porridge

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: celiac disease (still contains gluten)
  • Contraindication: kapha excess in quantity

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Emmer wheat (khapli)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup dry (45g):

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