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Wheat
35.00
Marcello
India
GST: 13232Highlights
- Unique Gluten Properties: The presence of gluten proteins is unique to wheat and allows for the creation of cohesive dough that can be leavened to make bread, pastries, and a vast array of other food products.
- Versatile Uses: Beyond human consumption (bread, pasta, noodles, cereals), wheat is used for livestock feed, and industrial applications such as the production of biofuels, bioplastics, and adhesives.
- Nutritional Value: Whole wheat is a significant source of complex carbohydrates, protein, B vitamins (niacin, thiamin, folate), minerals (iron, zinc, magnesium), and dietary fiber, which has recognized health benefits like reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
