Wheat is a grass widely cultivated for its
seed, a cereal grain which is a worldwide staple food. The most
widely grown is common
wheat. Wheat
is grown on more land area than any other food
crop.
Global demand for wheat is increasing due to the
unique viscoelastic and adhesive properties of gluten
proteins.
Wheat is an important source of carbohydrates.
Globally, it is the leading source of vegetal protein in human
food, having a protein content of about 13%, which is relatively
high compared to other major cereals but relatively low in protein
quality for supplying essential amino acids. When eaten as the
whole grain, wheat is a source of multiple nutrients and dietary
fiber. Wheat
is a grass widely cultivated for its seed, a cereal grain which is
a worldwide staple food. The most widely grown is common
wheat. Wheat
is grown on more land area than any other food
crop.
Global demand for wheat is increasing due to the
unique viscoelastic and adhesive properties of gluten
proteins.
Wheat is an important source of carbohydrates.
Globally, it is the leading source of vegetal protein in human
food, having a protein content of about 13%, which is relatively
high compared to other major cereals but relatively low in protein
quality for supplying essential amino acids. When eaten as the
whole grain, wheat is a source of multiple nutrients and dietary
fiber.