Wheat
Flour Description Wheat
flour is a powder made from the grinding of wheat used for human
consumption. Wheat varieties are called "soft" or "weak" if gluten
content is low, and are called "hard" or "strong" if they have high
gluten content.Wheat **1: Nutrition Facts and Health
Effects Wheat is one of the worlds most
commonly consumed cereal grains. It comes from a type of grass (Triticum)
that is grown in countless varieties
worldwide. Bread wheat, or common wheat, is the primary
species. Several other closely related species include durum,
spelt, emmer, einkorn, and Khorasan wheat. White and whole-wheat flour are key ingredients
in baked goods, such as bread. Other wheat-based foods include
pasta, noodles, semolina, bulgur, and
couscous. Wheat is highly controversial because it
contains a protein called gluten, which can trigger a harmful
immune response in predisposed
individuals. However, for people who tolerate it,
whole-grain wheat can be a rich source of various antioxidants,
vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This article tells you everything you need to
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factsWheat is mainly composed of carbs but also has
moderate amounts of protein. Here are the nutrition facts for 3.5 ounces
(**0 grams) of whole-grain wheat flour