Description

A whole grain is a grain of any cereal and pseudocereal that contains the endosperm, germ, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm. As part of a general healthy diet, consumption of whole grains is associated with lower risk of several diseases.

The term whole wheat refers to the wheat kernel that has been left completely intact. It hasn’t been altered or mixed with other grains. Whole grains are grains that have been harvested in their original form. They still contain the nutrient-packed bran along with the germ and the endosperm. Multigrain sounds like a healthy choice, but it simply means that a product contains multiple grain ingredients – it doesn’t necessarily mean that any of them are whole grains.

Knowing that a product is made with whole grain is not enough – you also need to know how much of the product is made with whole grains. You should also be on the lookout for claims such as, “made with whole grains.” This isn’t the same as a product made from 100 per cent whole grain.