Wheat berry
Wheat Berry
Wheat berry or wheatberry is a whole wheat kernel, composed of the bran, germ, and endosperm, without the husk.
Pronunciation
- /ˈwiːt ˈbɛri/
Etymology
The term "wheat berry" comes from the Old English wheaten, meaning "of wheat", and berie, which was originally a term for a small fruit or seed.
Description
Wheat berries are a source of whole grain and are often used in salads, soups, and stews. They can also be ground into whole wheat flour for bread and other baked goods. Wheat berries are high in fiber and protein, and are a good source of iron, vitamin B, and several other vitamins and minerals.
Related Terms
- Bran: The hard outer layers of cereal grain. It is present in and may be milled from any cereal grain, including rice, corn (maize), wheat, oats, barley and millet.
- Germ: The reproductive part that germinates to grow into a plant; it is the embryo of the seed.
- Endosperm: The tissue produced inside the seeds of most flowering plants around the time of fertilization. It surrounds the embryo and provides nutrition.
- Whole grain: A grain of any cereal and pseudocereal that contains the endosperm, germ, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wheat berry
- Wikipedia's article - Wheat berry
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