Cereales y Granos

Frosted mini-wheats cereal

Frosted mini-wheats cereal
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Ingredient Information

Name

Frosted mini-wheats cereal

Category

Cereales y Granos

Popularity

3 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Frosted Mini Wheats is a whole grain cereal in the shape of small wheat biscuits, finely baked and coated with a sweet, crunchy layer of frosting. It is a very popular breakfast food due to its combination of a soft interior texture and sweet outer coating, making it a nutritious and tasty option to start the day.

This cereal originated in Canada and the United States, where it was created as a practical and delicious way to consume whole wheat, taking advantage of all its benefits while offering an appealing taste for both children and adults. It is especially known for its high amount of dietary fiber from whole wheat, which aids digestion and intestinal health.

Regarding its properties, Frosted Mini Wheats is a good source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and iron. Its sugar content comes primarily from the frosting, so it is recommended to consume it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

In different Spanish-speaking countries, although there is no universally established name for this cereal, it may be referred to as "mini frosted wheat biscuits", "frosted whole grain cereal", or simply "frosted mini wheats". In some countries, terms like "whole wheat cereal in mini portions with a sweet coating" may also be used to describe this product in a more generic way.

Nutritional Properties

12g
fiber
1.5g
fat
230mg
sodium
100mg
calcium
300mcg
folate
8mg
iron
220mg
potassium
12g
sugars
210
calories
46g
carbs
0mcg
lycopene
5g
protein
0mg
vitamin c

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