WHEAT
| Property | Wheat |
| Scientific Name | Triticum aestivum |
| Shape | Small, oval-shaped grains |
| Size | 5-7 mm in length |
| Color | Typically golden, but can also be red, brown, or white |
| Texture | Smooth, somewhat hard but softer than corn |
| Odor | Mild, slightly nutty scent when fresh |
| Taste | Mild, slightly nutty or bland when raw |
| Moisture Content | Typically 12-15% |
| Kernel/Grain Coat | Outer bran layer and soft inner endosperm |
| Shape of Plant | Shorter, bushier plant with head (spikelet) of grains |
| Height of Plant | 0.5-1.5 meters (depending on variety) |