Whole Wheat Flour, For Cooking, Form : Powder

Whole Wheat Flour is a finely ground flour of whole wheat berries. It is derived by grinding the whole grain of wheat. It is high in Fiber and healthier and nutritious than white flour. It is brownish flour with a coarse texture and sweet nutty flavour. The word 'whole' is used to describe this flour as it includes every aspect of the grain, the bran, germ and the endosperm as well.

• Bran: This is the hard, outer Shell it contains fiber, minerals and antioxidants - Endosperm: The middle layer of the Grain is mostly made up of carbs.
• Germ: This inner layer has vitamins, minerals, protein, and plant compounds.

It is also known as Whole meal flour and is called Atta in India. Whole wheat flour contains fiber and various other nutrients. It is commonly used to make Indian flat breads like chapatti, naan, puri etc. It is often used in baking breads and other items. It is often mixed with other varieties of flour in order to add some nutritional value and provide some texture. Whole wheat pastas are widely popular among health conscious consumers. It is also used to make pizza bases.