Aşurelik buğday is peeled wheat: whole wheat grains with the outer husk removed so that they cook up tender while keeping a pleasant chew. According to the retailer listing, the only ingredient is wheat, and the Bodrum pack carries Vegan and GMO Free badges. Because it is wheat, it contains gluten and is not suitable for a gluten-free diet.
In Turkish cooking this is the grain behind aşure, the sweet pudding of wheat, chickpeas, beans, dried fruit and nuts that is traditionally shared with neighbours during the month of Muharrem. It is just as useful in savoury dishes: add it to soups and stews, cook it like rice for a nutty pilaf, or serve it as a base for roasted vegetables. Rinse the grains and soak them overnight, then simmer in fresh water until soft; soaking shortens the cooking time considerably, and any leftover cooked grains keep well in the refrigerator for the next day.
Store the bag tightly closed in a cool, dry cupboard away from moisture. For nutritional values, please refer to the information printed on the pack.