Grain & Starch Group

Whole Grains

About This Group

Whole grains are intact or minimally processed cereal grains that anchor staple dishes worldwide, including rice, wheat, barley, rye, oats, corn, millet, and sorghum.

Intact or minimally processed cereal grains used as staple bases, including rice, wheat, barley, rye, oats, corn, millet, and sorghum.

At a Glance

Parent category

Grains & Starches

Ingredient count

22

Scientific Classification

Display name
Whole Grains
Category
Grains & Starches
Ingredient count
22

Taxonomy

Usage intensities represented
accent, luxury, primary

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.