Valdo — Semolina (Manna)

Latvian wheat semolina — a kilo of the granular grain at the heart of every Soviet-era breakfast.

LATVIA   ·   VALDO   ·   1 kg

What it is

Wheat semolina — manka in Russian, manna putraimi in Latvian — the granular fraction left after wheat is milled, somewhere between flour and bulgur in size. The defining ingredient of манная каша, the classic Soviet-era milky breakfast porridge. Beyond the porridge bowl, semolina is a workhorse: a binder in kotleta meatballs, the body of the sweet mannik cake, dumpling fillings, halva.

From Valdo, the long-standing Latvian grain brand — sister product to their popular buckwheat and pearl barley range. The 1 kg loose pack is the convenient size for households that go through semolina regularly.

How to cook the classic milky porridge

Bring 250 ml of milk to a gentle boil with a pinch of salt. Whisking continuously, sprinkle in 30 g (about 2 tbsp) of semolina in a thin steady stream — the whisking is what stops the lumps that put a generation off. Cook on low for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Serve with butter and a spoon of jam, honey, or fresh berries.

Composition

100% wheat semolina (manka / манная крупа). Single ingredient, nothing added.

Per manufacturer (Valdo, Latvia).

Nutrition (per 100 g, dry — typical)

Typical values for wheat semolina — actual figures on the pack are definitive.

Allergens & storage

Contains: cereals containing gluten — wheat. No other statutory allergens declared.

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep the pack sealed once opened — semolina is a magnet for kitchen moths, so an airtight jar is wise. Shelf life approximately 10 months from the date on the pack.

Net weight: 1 kg  ·  Brand: Valdo, Latvia

A simple, gentle pantry grain — five minutes of whisking, a generation of breakfasts.