Wheat
Wheat is a grain that is commonly used in a variety of foods. It comes from a type of grass plant and is harvested for its seeds, which are then processed into flour. Wheat is a staple ingredient in many cuisines around the world and is known for its versatility in baking and cooking.
To make wheat flour, the wheat grains are milled to separate the outer bran and germ from the inner endosperm. This endosperm is then ground into a fine powder, which we know as wheat flour. Depending on the processing, the flour can be further refined to produce different types such as whole wheat flour or white flour. This flour is then used to make bread, pasta, pastries, and many other types of food.
Wheat appears on food labels because it is a common ingredient that provides structure, texture, and flavour to various products. It is often used in bread to give it its softness and rise, in pasta for its chewy texture, and in baked goods for its ability to hold ingredients together. Wheat can also act as a thickener in soups and sauces, making them heartier. So, when you see wheat listed on a food label, it typically means the product contains flour or a wheat derivative.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Wheat
Fry's Artisan Lightly Seasoned Vegan Chicken-Style StripsSainsbury's Balance Cereal
Sainsbury's Balance With Red Fruit Cereal
Wicked Kitchen BBQ Mushroom Pizza
Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato
The Curators Beef Jerky Teriyaki Spice
Bonne Maman Blueberry Madeleines
Belvita Breakfast Honey & Nut
Sainsbury's British Cajun Spiced Chicken Mini Fillets
Wicked Kitchen Caponata Pizza
Sainsbury's Cheese & Tomato Pizza, Basics 12''
Sainsbury's Cheese & Tomato Pizza, Basics 7''
Hungry Joe's Chicken & Bacon BBQ Melt with Wedges
Pot Noodle Chicken & Mushroom
Birds Eye Chicken BBQ Griddlers
Sainsbury's Chicken Chow Mein
Birds Eye Chicken Dippers
Birds Eye Chicken Fingers
Herta Chicken Frankfurter Hot Dogs
Birds Eye Chicken Nuggets
Birds Eye Chicken Quarter Pounders
Birds Eye Chicken Shop Ultimate Fillets Burgers
Asda Chocolate & Fudge Cereal Bars
Asda Chocolate & Orange Cereal Bars
Kellogg's Coco Pops Rocks Cereal
