Grano arso (literally "burnt grain" in Italian) is wheat which has been charred before being milled.
[1] Grano arso means "burnt grain" in Italian.
[2][1] According to Missy Robbins grano arso originated in Puglia and was a low quality product consumed out of necessity which later became trendy.
[2] It is darkly colored and has a smokey flavor.
[3][4][5] It is often mixed with normal flour to cut it's bold flavor.