Origin
The exact origin of khorasan is unknown. It is possible that this ancient grain, like many other ancient varieties, originated in the Fertile Crescent. Many stories surround its origin. One says the grain was found in the tombs of the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs, hence the nickname; "King Tut's Wheat". Of interest is that "Kamut", or rather, "K-M-T" (pronounced with vowels elided) was the hieroglyphic designation for ancient Egypt, indicating that the nation may have derived its very identity from this important source of sustenance. Another legend is that Noah used the grain on the ark resulting in the nickname “Prophet’s wheat.” Other legends surmise it was brought over by invading armies into Egypt. In Turkey, it has the nickname “Camel's Tooth” due to its hump back shape or, more probably, because it resembles a camel's tooth.
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