🍽️ Bulgur – Pre-Cooked Wheat Grain for Global Foodservice & Healthy Staples
🌾 Types Supplied: Fine Bulgur (#1), Medium Bulgur (#2), Coarse Bulgur (#3), Extra Coarse (#4), Whole Wheat Bulgur, Organic, Conventional
🔥 Pre-Cooked: Parboiled, dried, and cracked — ready-to-cook in 10–15 minutes
✅ Certifications: ISO 22000, HACCP, SGS/BV, Organic (EU/USDA), Phytosanitary, Fumigation
📦 Formats: 25–50 kg PP bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, vacuum-sealed retail packs (500g–5kg), containerized bulk
🏭 Applications: Taboulé, pilaf, soups, ready-meals, vegan mixes, salads, grain bowls
Bulgur is a precooked, dried, and cracked wheat grain that is a dietary staple in the Middle East, Turkey, and North Africa. Known for its nutty flavor, rapid preparation time, and high nutritional value, bulgur is ideal for institutional kitchens, quick-serve meal brands, and healthy food manufacturers.
At NNRV, we deliver multi-type bulgur grains, available in a range of particle sizes and cooking times, from foodservice bulk supply to private-label-ready formats.
🔹 Types of Bulgur Supplied
| Type | Mesh Size / Grade | Primary Use | Cooking Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Fine Bulgur (#1) | <1 mm | Kibbeh, tabbouleh, meat blends | ~5 minutes (hot soak) |
Medium Bulgur (#2) | 1–1.5 mm | Salads, cold grain bowls | 8–10 minutes |
Coarse Bulgur (#3) | 1.5–2.2 mm | Pilafs, soups, side dishes | 12–15 minutes |
Extra Coarse (#4) | >2.5 mm | Industrial pre-cooked meals | 15–18 minutes |
Whole Wheat Bulgur | With bran | Wholegrain health blends | 15 minutes |
Organic Bulgur | All sizes available | Certified health food production | 8–12 minutes |
✅ Moisture: ≤ 12% | Protein: 11–13% | Fiber: 8–10% | Gluten: Present | Shelf Life: 12–18 months
🔹 Technical Specifications (Example – Medium Bulgur #2)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | ≤ 12% |
| Crude Protein | 12.3% |
| Crude Fiber | 9.2% |
| Gluten Content | Moderate (~30%) |
| Cooking Time | ~10 minutes |
| Grain Size | 1.2–1.6 mm |
| Color | Golden brown |
| Origin | Turkey, Lebanon, India, Ukraine |
📋 Supplied with: COA, Phytosanitary, Fumigation, Certificate of Origin, Organic Cert (on request)
📦 Packaging & Delivery Options
| Format | Volume / Loadability | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 25–50 kg Woven PP Bags | 20–24 MT / 20’ FCL | Foodservice, restaurant chains |
| 1 MT Jumbo Bags (FIBC) | 20 MT / container | Processors, bulk re-packers |
| Retail Vacuum Packs (500g–5kg) | Customizable | Private label, grocery brands |
| Bulk Loose (Containerized) | 25 MT / 20’ FCL | Institutional buyers, aid organizations |
📍 Loading Ports: Mersin, Beirut, Mumbai, Odessa, Alexandria
📦 Incoterms: CIF / FOB / EXW / CFR / DDP
🔧 How It Works – Procurement Process
1️⃣ Submit Your Inquiry
Specify bulgur type (grade, organic/conventional), quantity, packaging, and destination.
2️⃣ Receive Technical & Commercial Offer
We provide spec sheets, sample COA, pricing (CIF/FOB), and documentation preview.
3️⃣ Finalize Contract & Payment
Sign PI or agreement. Payment via LC, T/T, or escrow-supported transaction.
4️⃣ Processing & QA
Cleaned, sorted, sieved, dried and packaged to spec. SGS/BV inspection available.
5️⃣ Shipping & Documentation
Documents include COA, COO, invoice, packing list, phytosanitary, organic cert (if applicable).
✅ Why Choose NNRV for Bulgur?
🍽️ All Grades Offered: Fine, medium, coarse, extra-coarse, whole wheat, organic
📋 Certifications Ready: HACCP, SGS, ISO 22000, Organic EU/USDA
🌍 Flexible Origins: Turkey, Lebanon, Ukraine, India
📦 Custom Packaging: From foodservice to private-label grocery packs
🔁 Contract & Spot Supply: Seasonal or year-round agreements available
🧠 Recipe-Grade Expertise: Matched bulgur to client use cases (cooking time, absorption, flavor)
🏆 Client Success Story
Quick-Meal Brand – Middle East & EU
Ordered 150 MT of medium and fine bulgur in vacuum-packed retail format under private label. Used in instant salad bowls and pre-cooked taboulé kits. Product met EU shelf-life compliance and helped reduce rehydration time by 40%.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is bulgur gluten-free?
No — bulgur is made from wheat and contains gluten.
Q2: Do you offer organic bulgur?
Yes — fully certified organic bulgur is available in all grades.
Q3: Can I combine bulgur with other grains in the same container?
Yes — we offer mixed container loads of compatible dry grains and pulses.
Q4: What is the shelf life of bulgur?
12–18 months when stored cool and dry, with vacuum packing extending shelf stability.
Q5: What is your MOQ?
25 MT (1 FCL). Retail-format MOQ can be discussed for private label orders.
📩 Add Pre-Cooked Grain Efficiency to Your Supply Chain with NNRV Bulgur
Whether you’re producing ready meals, supplying foodservice chains, or exporting Mediterranean food staples, NNRV delivers premium bulgur wheat in every grade and format.
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