What in the world is white whole-wheat?
White whole wheat. That's seems like a contradiction in terms. White breads and white rice are created by refining the grains -- a process which strips away the bran and the germ, leaving only the endosperm of the grain behind. So how can bread be both white and whole grain?The difference is in the type of grain used. Most whole-wheat breads are created using red wheat which is darker in color and has a stronger taste. White whole-wheat bread uses an albino variety of grain, allowing for lighter color and a sweeter taste. Some manufacturers do process the grain additionally so the bread has a texture similar to traditional white breads.
But buyer beware. Packaging claims regarding whole grain can be quite confusing. Some of the catch phrases that lead you to believe a product is whole grain include made with whole grain, multi-grain, and seven-grain. Claims like this do not indicate whether a product is truly whole grain. Your best bet is to check the list of ingredients to see if a whole grain is listed as the first ingredient. You can also look for the Whole Grains Council seal.
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6-04-2008 @ 5:09PM
Whole Grains Council said...
Thanks so much for mentioning us Maggie, and kudos to you for educating folks on white whole wheat! It does sound a bit strange at first, but white whole wheat products ARE indeed made with whole grains and provide the same nutritional benefits as their darker whole wheat cousins.
Keep spreading the world about whole grain goodness!
- the team at Oldways and the Whole Grains Council
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