Cereals and Grains

Whole grain bread

Whole grain bread
Popularity 8 recipes

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Ingredient Information

Name

Whole grain bread

Category

Cereals and Grains

Popularity

8 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Whole grain bread is a type of bread made primarily with whole grains or whole wheat flour, giving it a denser texture and a more robust flavor compared to traditional white bread. This bread retains most parts of the grain—endosperm, bran, and germ—providing a high content of fiber, B-complex vitamins, minerals such as iron and magnesium, as well as natural antioxidants.

Its origin dates back to ancient civilizations that consumed whole grains in their most natural form, although today it is very popular in various cultures for its nutritional benefits and its contribution to a balanced diet.

In cooking recipes, whole grain bread is ideal for preparing healthy sandwiches, accompanying creams and soups, or making toast with higher nutritional value.

In different regions of Latin America, this type of bread may also be known as whole wheat bread, multigrain bread, or simply whole wheat flour bread, depending on the grains used and its preparation.

Nutritional Properties

6.4g
fiber
40mcg
folate
4.2g
fats
3.6mg
iron
115mg
potassium
247
calories
91mg
magnesium
8.0g
proteins
0.41mg
vitamin b1
5.5mg
vitamin b3
0.15mg
vitamin b6
41g
carbohydrates

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