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When it comes to foods that are healthy and rich in fiber, whole wheat and whole grain products are one of the sought after foodstuff that is in the market. However, due to differences in names, some people get to question whether there are specific distinctions between the two, or the name simply applies as a matter of marketing strategy.

In general, there are small differences between whole wheat and whole grain products despite the fact that “wheat” per se is a kind of crushed “grain”. When you say whole grain, expect that the bran, germ, and endosperm as its primary components are retained in its production while whole wheat is already crushed and refined into flour.

There are a variety of whole wheat grasses with the likes of wheat, spelt, einkorn, durum, and emer. varieties of wheat differ in terms of color and gluten content as compared to grains that are in the forms of oats, maize, rice, barley, and wheat.

When it comes to nutrients or health benefits, a 100% whole wheat food product (considering that it is “unrefined”) contains essential nutrients such as manganese, fiber, and magnesium. A whole grain on the other hand, provides dietary fiber, antioxidants, photochemical, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins.

Whole wheat and whole grain products may also differ in terms of application. On one hand, whole wheat are normally used in the form of flour that are added to make bread, cookies, cakes, muffins, cereals, and much more. When cracked or crushed, it can be used in processing pasta noodles. Whole wheat can also be germinated in order to create malt.

Whole grain on the other hand, can be applied as powdered or crushed flour. It can be germinated and applied as sprouts. Popcorn and rolled oats are examples of whole grain products along with bread, cookies, and cereals that can be cooked or processed.

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