Common Wheat

Common wheat (Triticum aestivum) is a widely grown crop plant, responsible for providing a significant proportion of the world’s food needs. It is an important source of edible grains and flour, and is the key ingredient in many staple foods such as bread, noodles, and pastries. Its strong gluten content gives it excellent baking qualities and the ability to create light, airy products. Additionally, common wheat is used as a source of animal feed, and is used in the production of beer, whiskey, and distilling alcohol. As a hardy, adaptable species, common wheat has been successfully cultivated in temperate climates around the world, making it a widely important crop.