John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Where do wheat grow?

Most of the world’s wheat is grown in the temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere. Spring wheats are grown in the mild winters of North Africa, Pakistan, India, Mexico, South America, and Australia. Winter wheat is planted in the fall in most of the United States, Europe, and China . Where does wheat grow in …

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What are mini wheats made of?

Short answer Frosted Mini-Wheats is made from whole grain wheat, contains genetically modified ingredients and contains added sugars – contributing to its high carbohydrate amount. Frosted Mini-Wheats have fiber, protein and some important vitamins and minerals but there are healthier options when it comes to cereal. What kind of cereal is Frosted Mini Wheats? Frosted …

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Does wheat have iron?

Cream of Wheat and other fortified breakfast cereals an help you meet your daily iron requirements. Cream of Wheat is made from wheat farina and partially defatted wheat germ. ALthough these ingredients do not contain a significant amount of iron, the cereal is fortified with ferric phosphate as a source of iron. While I was …

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