Coarse bulgur is the most common and famous type of bulgur both in the World and Turkey. The grains size of coarse bulgur is from 2,0 to 2,8 mm and It is the 3# size of the Duru Bulgur.
Dark fine bulgur is produced from red wheat such as golia and bezostaja. It is different in color and taste and also its texture is softer. In some recipes where the bulgur is kneaded such as raw meatballs or kibbe, dark fine bulgur is preferred to yellow fine due to it gets softer easier.
Extra Coarse Bulgur, which is bigger than course bulgur, looks like a half of a wheat grain. This bulgur can be used in soups and stuffing as a substitute to rice.
Fine bulgur is a popular kind of bulgur in the world which is used in meatballs and salad like “tabbouleh”, is popular all over the world. Fine bulgur is the 5# of yellow bulgurs in size.
Medium coarse bulgur is 4# of yellow bulgur in size which is smaller than coarse bulgur but bigger than fine bulgur. This kind is mainly used in soups in Turkey. However in Europe it is used in classic green salads to add a soft texture.