🌾 Tipiak – Blé Tendres Perles – Pearl Wheat & Corn Mix | Convenient & Versatile
Discover the versatile and delicious Tipiak Tendres Perles—pearl-shaped wheat and corn grains that cook in under 7 minutes. Perfect for family meals, cold salads, or creative grain bowls!
Ingredients & Nutrition
Precooked hard WHEAT semolina (59%), hard WHEAT semolina (20%), precooked corn semolina (16%), precooked WHEAT flour..
Nutritional highlights (per 100 g dry product):
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Energy: 881 kcal
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Protein: 6.9 g
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Fat: 0.9 g
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Carbohydrates: 42 g
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Fiber: 2.5 g
Key Benefits & Features
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✅ Pearl Shape for pleasing texture and visual appeal
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🕒 Quick & Simple to Prepare: pouch format cooks in boiling water in ~6–7 minutes
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👨👩👧👦 Family‑Friendly: Soft texture and neutral taste enjoyed by all ages
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✨ Versatile: Serve hot as a side or cold in salads; adapts to Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern, or veggie bowls
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🌽 Grain Blend adds a hint of sweetness and lightness from corn pearl
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🛒 Convenient Packaging: Ready‑to‑cook pouches; foodservice packs reduce waste
Preparation Instructions
Retail pouch (175 g yields ~300 g cooked pearls):
- Bring 1.5 L salted water to a boil.
- Add pouch and cook 6 minutes (for al dente) or 7 minutes (softer)
- Drain and fluff with a fork.
Foodservice bulk: follow same ratio (approx. 40 g pearls per person, 3× water by volume).
Recipe Inspirations with Tipiak Tendres Perles
- Hot Side Dish: Flavored with butter, herbs, garlic for warm family dinners
- Cold Grain Salad: Combine with veggies, citrus vinaigrette, herbs, and protein (chicken, tofu). Tipiak blog suggests two variations: tajine-style hot dish and chilled taboulé salad
- Couscous Alternative: Use in place of traditional couscous in Tunisian or Moroccan-inspired recipes
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place; once opened, store sealed