noun
hard wheat
Refers to wheat varieties with high protein content, used for bread and pasta. Contrasts with 軟質小麦 (soft wheat).
硬質小麦はパン作りに適している。
Hard wheat is suitable for bread making.
Soft wheat, with lower protein content, used for cakes and pastries.
Compound of 硬質 (hard, rigid) and 小麦 (wheat).