whole wheat
Grain stays intact
Whole wheat refers to flour or products made from the entire wheat kernel—bran, germ, and endosperm—rather than refined flour with these parts removed.
The term appears mainly as an adjective: whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta.
Whole wheat products are denser and more nutritious than their white flour counterparts.
Cereal grain husk
- germDisease-causing microorganism
- endospermSeed's internal nutrient tissue
- kernelSeed or essential core
- cerealProcessed grain for breakfast
milling · stone-ground · cracked · bulgur · farina · semolina · groats · berries
Baked bread shape
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- sandwichFilling between bread slices
- slicePortion cut off
- crustHard outer layer
sourdough · pita · flatbread · rolls · bagel · crackers · tortilla · muffin
Eccentric or almond-flavored
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- heartyWarm and substantial
- robustStrong and durable
- denseClosely packed together
chewy · toasty · wholesome · rustic · grainy · malty · sweet · mild
Plant-based digestive aid
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- ironElement twenty-six
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
zinc · selenium · antioxidants · protein · complex carbohydrates · low-glycemic · satiety · heart-healthy
Relating to food breakdown
- plant-basedSourced from flora
- organicFrom living matter
- naturalNot artificially produced
- unbleachedNot chemically whitened
minimally processed · diabetic-friendly · weight management · cardiovascular · prebiotic · gut health · regularity · wellness
bran
Cereal grain husk
- germDisease-causing microorganism
- endospermSeed's internal nutrient tissue
- kernelSeed or essential core
cereal · milling · stone-ground · cracked · bulgur · farina · semolina · groats · berries · spelt
loaf
Baked bread shape
crust · sourdough · pita · flatbread · rolls · bagel · crackers · tortilla · muffin · pancakes
nutty
Eccentric or almond-flavored
dense · chewy · toasty · wholesome · rustic · grainy · malty · sweet · mild · aromatic
fiber
Plant-based digestive aid
magnesium · zinc · selenium · antioxidants · protein · complex carbohydrates · low-glycemic · satiety · heart-healthy · cholesterol
digestive
Relating to food breakdown
- plant-basedSourced from flora
- organicFrom living matter
- naturalNot artificially produced
unbleached · minimally processed · diabetic-friendly · weight management · cardiovascular · prebiotic · gut health · regularity · wellness
- hearty breadsmultigrain bread, rye bread, pumpernickel, twelve grain bread, oat bread
- whole grainsbrown rice, oats, quinoa, barley, millet
- Wheatemmer, spelt, durum, farro, kamut
- bakerybread, cake, cookie, muffins, donuts
- breadbaguette, brioche, ciabatta, focaccia, challah
- healthy foodsapple, banana, orange, carrot, broccoli
whole wheatwhite flour
Processed wheat for baking
white bread · all-purpose flour · bleached flour · enriched flour · white