Wheat

Also Known As : Common wheat, Gehun

Technical Name : Triticum aestivum

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Usage Tips

Wheat is ground into flour which can be used to make roti, bread, paratha, sheera, pasta and noodles.
Wheat can be sprouted and can be used to make wheat sprout pancakes and wheat sprout salad.

Common names and forms

Cracked Wheat
Highland Wheat
Indie Wheat
Milled Soft Wheat
Organic Wheat
Organic Whole Wheat
Pure Wheat
Wheat Coarse
Wheat Grains
Wheat Solids
White Wheat
Whole Grain
Whole Grain Soft White Wheat
Whole Grain Wheat
Whole Wheat

Description

Wheat is a grass grown for its seeds. It is a cereal crop which is considered as a staple food. This cereal grain yields a fine white flour which is used in cooking.

Health benefits

Wheat improves digestion and metabolism and protects body from cardiovascular diseases.⁽¹⁾
It regulates blood sugar levels and prevents type 2 diabetes.⁽¹⁾
It helps to control chronic inflammation.⁽¹⁾
It contains lignans that help to prevent breast cancer in women.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Choose wheat grains free from dust and debris.

Note

Wheat contains oxalates. Excessive consumption of oxalates may cause kidney stones, gallstones and gout. It may cause allergic reaction like skin irritation and rashes.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.lybrate.com/topic/wheat-benefits

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