Farro is a food composed of the grains of certain wheat species, sold dried and prepared by cooking in water until soft, but still crunchy (many recommend first soaking overnight). It may be eaten plain, though it is often used as an ingredient in dishes such as salads and soups.
FAR-roh Also known as emmer wheat, this is an unhybridized grain which belongs to the wheat family, grown for millennia in the Middle East and North Africa. True farro (Triticum dicoccum) is not spelt (Triticum spelta) as is commonly believed: it has two distinctive spikes and a fuller flavor. For more click here.