Large Grain Wheat

Wheat is probably the most common cereal available all over the world and is in even higher demand in recent years due to its abundant health benefits. Over the years, wheat has shown itself to be one of the most successful and sustainable cereals crops in the world. It originated in southwestern Asia, but today it is grown in countless countries. Commonly, wheat cultivation is done at higher latitudes and is primarily used for baking bread products.

Nutritional Value

Different types of flour contain different amounts of protein. It varies considerably amongst brands and the geographic location where the wheat is grown. Soft wheat flour, sold primarily in the South and cake flour are much better for biscuits and pie crusts. Hard wheat flours, sold primarily in the North and Midwest, are better for breads.

There are as many as 30 types of protein in wheat flour, but only two of those are important for our purposes: gliaden and glutenin. When they come in contact with moisture (water, milk, etc.) and are stirred, they produce gluten which gives elasticity, strength and shape to baking recipes.

Health Benefits of Wheat

Wheat bring with itself loads of health benefits that can be discussed as follows:

• Bread, which is made of wheat flour, is extremely nourishing and gives strength and vitality to people with high appetite.
• It also helps in curing nose bleeding when wheat, dissolved in milk and sugar, is consumed by the victim.
• It is a rich source of Vitamin B and basic amino acids, including arginine and lysine
  Wheat also helps in curing constipation and is beneficial for people suffering from cancer.
• The whole grain in wheat helps in preventing diabetes as it influences the insulin level through maintaining the body weight.