Wheat
About
Wheat (Triticum spp.)[1] is a worldwide cultivated grass from the Fertile Crescent region of the Near East. In 2007 world production of wheat was 607 million tons, making it the third most-produced cereal after maize (784 million tons) and rice (651 million tons).[2] Wheat grain is a staple food used to make flour for leavened, flat and steamed breads; cookies, cakes, breakfast cereal, pasta, juice, noodles, and couscous;[3] and for fermentation to make beer,[4] alcohol, vodka,[5] or biofuel
Information
Physical Description
Wheat is a type of grass grown for its grain
Tasting Notes
Selecting and Buying
Preparation and Use
Raw wheat needs to be rolled or ground coarsely on a flour mill before consumption and allowed to soak in water to make it easier to eat.
Conserving and Storing
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry and dark place or the refrigerator because the cool temperature will help keep the wheat from going rancid
