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Wheat Plant

Meet Wheat

Packed with 40 of the 44 nutrients needed to sustain a healthy life, the wheat berry is the most nutrient dense food on the planet.

Wheat Berry Anatomy

Bran

[outermost protective layer]

 

Nutrient line up:

3 major B vitamins

(B1 aka Riboflaven, B2 aka Niacin, B3 aka Thiamine)

small amount protein

(digestive enzymes)

fiber

iron (lots!)

 traceminerals

Germ

[embryo; sprouting component]

Nutrient line up:

Vitamin B (lots!)

Vitamin E (lots!)

Protein

fatty acids (omega 3)

unsaturated fats

antioxidants

minerals

(zinc, magnesium, potassium, etc)

*the nutrient powerhouse

Endosperm

[feeds new plant until root system develops]

Nutrient line up:

carbs (starch)

small amount protein

fiber

iron

*source of white flour

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Wheat grain, cross section of a whole wh
Germ
Bran
Endosperm
endosperm
bran
germ

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