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Wheat

Wheat is a cereal grass that is grown mainly for its seed, and is primarily used for breads, pastas, and pastries, as well as for animal feed. It is the second most popular grain grown in the world, and can be found almost anywhere, especially in North America. Ask and answer questions about wheat here.

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The difference between wheat berries and whole wheat?

Wheat berries are wheat kernels that have been stripped only of their inedible outer hulls. They're nutritious, but they take hours to cook. Whole wheat (flour) is made from the entire grain of the wheat including the bran, but it is ground.

What is the Latin word for 'wheat'?

The Latin equivalent of the English word 'wheat' is triticum. It also is the word that's used to identify the genus in the scientific name for wheat. The equivalent of 'winter wheat' is 'siligo'.

How are cream of wheat and farina different?

Farina and Cream of Wheat are similar, enough so that they can be substituted, but Farina is less processed and more course. Cream of Wheat is refined more then Farina itself.