WHOLE WHEAT Definition & Meaning

whole wheat

or whole-wheat

[ hohl weet, hweet ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Usually whole wheat. the complete kernel of wheat, including all of the germ and bran.

adjective

prepared using the complete wheat kernel.

whole-wheat

adjective

(of flour, bread, etc) made from the entire wheat kernel Also called (esp in Britain and certain other countries)wholemeal

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Origin of whole wheat¹

First recorded in 1875–80

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A loaf of whole wheat bread, for instance, can be classified as either a category 2 or a category 4 food, depending on the production method.

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For bread enthusiasts, stock up on yeast, bread flour and possibly some rye or whole wheat flour for variety.

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He also calls for olive oil, which has less unhealthy saturated fat than the traditional butter, and whole wheat pasta to inject more fiber into the meal.

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The changes also expand access to whole grains like quinoa, wild rice and millet and to foods such as teff and whole wheat naan.

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Mr. and Mrs. Shannon served scrambled eggs and whole wheat toast.

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