Wheat

Question 1

What is the nutritional value of wheat

Answer 1

Good source of starchy carbohydrate and protein
Fat in wholegrain
Vitamin E, B vitamins
Fibre

Question 2

What is the (primary) process of turning wheat into flour

Answer 2

1. The wheat is cleaned using things like sieves, spinners, scourers
2. Then the wheat is washed in water and spun dry, the moisture content is monitored and controlled
3. Then it’s blended with other types of wheat of different grades and moistures
4. It’s grinded between break rolls and turns the wheat into flour
5. The flour is treated with improvers and fortified

Question 3

Why are some people not able to eat wheat

Answer 3

They have adverse reactions to gluten which is found in wheat, causing their intestine to swell up and not be able to absorb nutrients

Question 4

What are gluten free alternatives to wheat and how acceptable are they

Answer 4

Buckwheat flour
Potato tapioca
Rice flour
Maize flour