| Property |
Specification |
| Scientific Name |
Triticum aestivum |
| Family |
Poaceae |
| Color |
Golden yellow, brown, or red (depending on variety) |
| Shape |
Oval to cylindrical grains |
| Size |
6–9 mm in length, 2–4 mm in width |
| Weight |
30–40 grams per 1000 kernels (depending on variety) |
| Texture |
Hard and starchy, with a smooth surface |
| Skin |
Hard outer hull (bran) that is removed in refined wheat |
| Flesh |
Soft, starchy endosperm inside the kernel |
| Odor |
Mild, slightly earthy or grainy odor |
| Taste |
Mild, slightly sweet, nutty flavor when cooked or processed |
