wheat berry

noun

1. the whole kernel of wheat, sometimes cracked or ground and used as a cereal or cooked food, or made into bread.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wheat berry¹

First recorded in 1535–45

Example Sentences

After being cleaned the wheat berry is split and broken up into increasingly fine pieces by fluted rolls or “breaks.”

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The yield of flour obtained in a British roller mill averages 70 to 73% of the wheat berry.

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Graham and entire wheat flour also effect a saving of wheat because a larger percentage of the wheat berry is used.

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When well risen, add three and two thirds cups of wheat berry flour.

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If preferred, one third white flour and two thirds sifted Graham flour may be used in the place of the wheat berry flour.

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