Wheat
Details:
| OTHER NAME | : | gehu | |
| BOTANICAL NAME HSN CODE | : : | Triticum aestivum (Common Bread Wheat), Triticum durum | |
| SYNONYMS | : | Common Wheat, Durum Wheat, Bread Wheat, | |
| PLANT FAMILY | : | Poaceae (Grass Family) | |
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Wheat is one of the world's most important cereal grains, cultivated for its edible seeds. It forms the staple diet of billions of people, especially in Asia, Europe, and North America. India is among the largest producers and exporters of wheat globally. Wheat grains are processed into flour, semolina, and a variety of food products and are essential for bakery, confectionery, and daily meals.
1-Carbohydrates (Mainly Starch): Provide high energy and calories.
2-Proteins (Including Gluten): Support muscle repair, growth, and are essential for bread-making properties.
3-Dietary Fiber: Promotes digestive health and satiety.
4-Vitamins (B-complex – Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate): Support metabolic functions and energy production.
5-Minerals (Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Selenium, Phosphorus): Strengthen blood, bones, and immune health.
6-Antioxidants (Ferulic acid, Lutein): Help protect cells from oxidative stress.
2-Proteins (Including Gluten): Support muscle repair, growth, and are essential for bread-making properties.
3-Dietary Fiber: Promotes digestive health and satiety.
4-Vitamins (B-complex – Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate): Support metabolic functions and energy production.
5-Minerals (Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Selenium, Phosphorus): Strengthen blood, bones, and immune health.
6-Antioxidants (Ferulic acid, Lutein): Help protect cells from oxidative stress.
1-Ground into flour (atta, maida) for making bread, chapati, noodles, pasta, biscuits, and bakery products.
2-Used in whole grain form for soups, porridges, and health foods.
3-Key ingredient in breakfast cereals and processed foods.
4-Used in animal feed industry as a grain source for cattle and poultry.
5-Gluten extracted from wheat is used in making plant-based meat substitutes and bakery improvers.
2-Used in whole grain form for soups, porridges, and health foods.
3-Key ingredient in breakfast cereals and processed foods.
4-Used in animal feed industry as a grain source for cattle and poultry.
5-Gluten extracted from wheat is used in making plant-based meat substitutes and bakery improvers.
