Wheat Processing and Value-Added Opportunities. Products made from Wheat Grain
Wheat, any of several species of cereal grasses of the genus Triticum (family Poaceae) and their edible grains. Wheat is one of the oldest and most important of the cereal crops. Of the thousands of varieties known, the most important are common wheat (Triticum aestivum), used to make bread; durum wheat (T. durum), used in making pasta (alimentary pastes) such as spaghetti and macaroni; and club wheat (T. compactum), a softer type, used for cake, crackers, cookies, pastries, and flours. Additionally, some wheat is used by industry for the production of starch, paste, malt, dextrose, gluten, alcohol, and other products.
It is used in a variety of products, but its use as flour for bread and baked goods is the most prevalent. One of the key reasons why wheat is best suited for bread making in comparison to other grains is its high gluten content.
Food Grains
Wheat is the most widely produced cereal all over the world, most of which is for human consumption. India is the second largest producer of food grains globally.
India houses numerous varieties of cereals and pulses that are largely consumed domestically. However, especially rice like basmati have made a mark in the global markets as well.
India is not only one of the key producers but also a major exporter of cereals globally. India's export of cereals stood at USD 6,074 mn MT during the year 2016-17. The huge demand for cereals in the global market is creating an excellent environment for the export of Indian cereal products.
