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In terms of nutrition, yes, it is better to use wheat germ, which has valuable oil, vitamins and other nutrients as well as fiber, than wheat bran which only adds fiber.

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Why is wholegrain flour healthier than normal flour?

It has the wheat germ and bran that has most of the nutrition in wheat flour.


What is the difference between wheat flour and white flour What does it mean for flour to be enriched What does it mean for a flour to be refined?

Whole wheat flour is just that, wheat that is ground into flour with nothing removed. White flour is just the middle part of the wheat kernel without the bran or wheat germ. Enriched flour has vitamins added to it to make up for the bran and wheat germ. Refined could mean any of these other than whole wheat.


How is whole wheat made?

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Can you substitute wheat germ for wheat bran in baking?

Yes, to some extent, both are rich in fiber BUT while the bran is made form the hard outer layer, the germ is the "heart" of the cereal kernel, the embryo of the seed, and has nutritional components not found in the bran.


Is green germ x better than blue germ x?

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Can whole wheat flour be used on low carb diets?

Oh yes definitely. Whole wheat is a kind of an unrefined flour that retained much of the wheat germ and bran that is rich in nutrients and dietary fiber. The shelf life is short, which is the only drawback. whole wheat flour is lesser in carbohydrates and more nutritious than refined flour.


How do you produce semovita?

Semovita, is a branded word for Semolina. It is the starch from wheat fortified with proteins and vitamins. Modern milling of wheat into flour is a process that employs grooved steel rollers. The rollers are adjusted so that the space between them is slightly narrower than the width of the wheat kernels. As the wheat is fed into the mill, the rollers flake off the bran and germ and the starch is cracked into coarse pieces in the process. Using sifting, these starch particles, the semolina, are separated from the bran. The semolina is then ground into flour.


Would you use he same amount of oatmeal as the recipe calls for wheat bran?

Oatmeal and wheat bran are very different products. Because of their different textures, you may need to use more oatmeal than wheat bran. It would not be wise to substitute one for the other without taking the time to make a test batch to determine whether you are pleased with the results.


Can you substitute Wheat germ for cracked wheat?

Sure, you can substitute wheat germ for cracked wheat if you want to add a nutty flavor and extra nutrients to your dish. However, keep in mind that wheat germ is more fine and powdery compared to the chewy texture of cracked wheat, so the end result may be slightly different. Go ahead and give it a try, just don't be surprised if your dish ends up a little more boujee than expected.


What is the difference between white whole wheat flour and whole wheat flour?

Whole wheat flour contains the entire grain including the bran and "germ" of the wheat berry (grain.) Pastry flour is more highly refined, with the bran and germ removed. Pastry flour also is made from strains of wheat with lower gluten (protein) than all-purpose or bread flour, in order to produce tender pastries.


Why does white flour have better keeping qualities than whole wheat flour?

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