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May 5, 2021
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Bread Made Simple

Bread’s four simple ingredients belie the complexity of processes that transform a glorified paste into a towering loaf. Bread is a tangled web of interactions and dependencies. If the complexity intimidates more than excites you, bread baking doesn’t have to be that way.
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April 21, 2021
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Grain Trends: Key Insights from our Product Database

How has the popularity of particular grains increased over the past several years? How has use and prevalence of the Whole Grain Stamp changed over time? Is the amount of whole grain in products increasing overall? Here’s a peek at what we found.
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April 7, 2021
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These Whole Grains are Never GMO

Contrary to popular belief, there are actually only a few food crops that are grown as GMOs, including just one grain. And it's not the one you might think!...
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March 18, 2021
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Mother Grains - expanding the flavors in your kitchen, just in time for Whole Grain Sampling Day!

The new cookbook Mother Grains, by Roxana Jullapat, is a beautiful ode to not only to the amazing flavors baking with whole grains can yield, but to the growing local grain economies that are increasing access to whole grains and whole grain flours.
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March 3, 2021
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Here’s What Happened When One European Nation Drastically Increased Whole Grains

Understanding that grains can feed more people when the nutritious bran and germ aren’t polished off, and when grains reach the mouths of people, rather than livestock, the Danish government responded to wartime food shortages by promoting a (mostly) vegetarian diet based around whole grains,...
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February 17, 2021
Whole Grain Sampling Day Character 2020

Take Part in Our 2021 Whole Grain Sampling Day Celebration!

This year our annual Whole Grain Sampling Day has a whole new twist and we can’t wait to get you involved.
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February 5, 2021
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Protein Packed Whole Grains

Plant based diets continue to grow in popularity. Moving towards a more plant based diet means a partial or full departure from animal products which are a main source of protein for many. Never fear! By making the switch to whole grains, you can get a protein boost at each and every meal of the...
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January 20, 2021
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Perfectly Cook Whole Grains Every Single Time with These Foolproof Tips

Being a great cook often means working smarter, not harder. Today we’re reflecting on some of the best whole grain cooking strategies we’ve picked up over the years. With these tips and tricks up your sleeve, even the most reluctant of cooks can perfectly cook whole grains every single time.
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January 6, 2021
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New Age-Specific Dietary Guidelines Emphasize Whole Grains for Kids

Whole grains support children’s growth and development and introducing whole grain foods early helps promote life-long healthy eating habits.
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December 16, 2020
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Ancient Grains on the Rise

Since the quinoa craze around a decade ago, the question has been thrown around — which ancient grain will rocket to stardom next?
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December 2, 2020
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Meet the Whole Grain Being Promoted by the United Nations

It’s nutritious, it’s environmentally friendly, and it has a rich history in many traditional cuisines. Have you had this UN-approved whole grain?
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November 18, 2020
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The Quest for the Most Sustainable Grain

With increased public discourse about sustainability and the effects of climate change on our agricultural systems, it’s no surprise that we are frequently asked questions about which grains are the most sustainable. This turns out to be an extremely complex question to answer.
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