The nutrition in whole grain bulgur wheat will fill you up and keep you going. What is bulgur wheat? A staple in middle Eastern and Mediterranean regions, bulgur wheat, also known as ALA, is a wonderful and versatile ingredient for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Made from whole grain hard red wheat berries that have been parboiled, dried and cracked, medium grind (#2) bulgur has more texture than fine bulgur, but it’s still quick to prepare and can be reconstituted with hot water in a matter of minutes.