Wholegrain
adjective
Referring to foods that contain all parts of the grain including the bran, germ, and endosperm.
Wholegrain bread is more nutritious than white bread.

Often appears as...
- wholegrain bread
- wholegrain pasta
noun
A grain of wheat, rice, etc. that retains all its parts after it is prepared for eating.
Eating wholegrains can greatly contribute to your daily dietary fiber intake.

Often appears as...
- eat wholegrains
- add wholegrains
adjective
Referring to foods that contain all parts of the grain including the bran, germ, and endosperm.
Wholegrain bread is more nutritious than white bread.

Often appears as...
- wholegrain bread
- wholegrain pasta
noun
A grain of wheat, rice, etc. that retains all its parts after it is prepared for eating.
Eating wholegrains can greatly contribute to your daily dietary fiber intake.

Often appears as...
- eat wholegrains
- add wholegrains
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Nutritional Context
Wholegrain foods are often discussed in the context of nutrition and health benefits.

Choosing wholegrain snacks can help maintain energy levels throughout the day.
Culinary Variety
Wholegrain is not limited to bread; it's also used in baking and making pasta or rice dishes.

Have you tried the new wholegrain muffins at the bakery?
Texture Difference
Wholegrain foods have a noticeable texture and taste difference compared to refined grain products.

The wholegrain pizza crust had a hearty and chewy texture.
Nutritional Context
Wholegrain foods are often discussed in the context of nutrition and health benefits.

Choosing wholegrain snacks can help maintain energy levels throughout the day.
Culinary Variety
Wholegrain is not limited to bread; it's also used in baking and making pasta or rice dishes.

Have you tried the new wholegrain muffins at the bakery?
Texture Difference
Wholegrain foods have a noticeable texture and taste difference compared to refined grain products.

The wholegrain pizza crust had a hearty and chewy texture.
Nutritional Context
Wholegrain foods are often discussed in the context of nutrition and health benefits.

Choosing wholegrain snacks can help maintain energy levels throughout the day.
Culinary Variety
Wholegrain is not limited to bread; it's also used in baking and making pasta or rice dishes.

Have you tried the new wholegrain muffins at the bakery?
Texture Difference
Wholegrain foods have a noticeable texture and taste difference compared to refined grain products.

The wholegrain pizza crust had a hearty and chewy texture.
Video examples
Peter Reinhart: The art...
that would help to take whole-grain breads. And let's face it, everyone's trying to move towards whole grains. We finally, after 40 years of knowing that wholegrain was a healthier option, we're finally getting to the point where we actually are tipping over and attempting to actually eat them.
Video examples
Peter Reinhart: The art...
that would help to take whole-grain breads. And let's face it, everyone's trying to move towards whole grains. We finally, after 40 years of knowing that wholegrain was a healthier option, we're finally getting to the point where we actually are tipping over and attempting to actually eat them.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Amy Tan
American Novelist
My breakfast is usually a wholegrain cereal or porridge, with walnuts sprinkled in it, berries, a tablespoon of honey, and chia seeds. I have coffee and a little cherry juice with seltzer. I have a seat by the window, and I look out at the view.

Quote examples
Amy Tan
American Novelist
My breakfast is usually a wholegrain cereal or porridge, with walnuts sprinkled in it, berries, a tablespoon of honey, and chia seeds. I have coffee and a little cherry juice with seltzer. I have a seat by the window, and I look out at the view.

Example 1 of 1
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