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) |