Wheat Berry
What is Wheat Berry?
A wheat berry is the whole wheat kernel, including the bran, germ, and endosperm. It is the unprocessed grain of wheat. Wheat berries can be cooked and eaten as a whole grain or milled into flour.
Is Wheat Berry vegan?
Wheat Berry is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Wheat Berry gluten-free?
Wheat berries are derived from wheat and therefore contain gluten.
Is Wheat Berry a major allergen?
Wheat is one of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Wheat Berry used for?
Wheat berries are used in a variety of dishes for their chewy texture and nutty flavor.
Is Wheat Berry safe?
Wheat berries are a source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Why it's used
Wheat berries are used in a variety of dishes for their chewy texture and nutty flavor. They are often found in salads, grain bowls, soups, and baked goods. Manufacturers use them as a whole grain ingredient to add fiber and texture to packaged foods.
Health notes
Wheat berries are a source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are considered a whole grain, which is part of a healthy dietary pattern. The FDA has not set specific regulations for wheat berries as they are a whole food. JECFA has evaluated wheat and its components, but no specific health claims are attributed to wheat berries by regulatory bodies.
Allergen info
Wheat is one of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA. Wheat berries are derived from wheat and therefore contain gluten.
Foods that contain Wheat Berry
Compare products →Learn more
Auto-generated content. This description was generated automatically and is pending editorial review. Inaccuracies are possible. Found a mistake? Contact us.