Definition

1. Noun:
   • Grains of wheat that have been crushed into small pieces: "Cracked wheat" refers to whole wheat kernels that have been broken into coarse, medium, or fine pieces. It is not ground into a fine powder like flour but retains the bran and germ, making it a whole grain product.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I use cracked wheat to add texture and nutrition to my homemade bread.
  • For breakfast, she prefers a hot cereal made from cracked wheat.
  • The recipe calls for one cup of cracked wheat, soaked overnight.

Advanced Usage

• "Cracked wheat" as an ingredient: Often used to describe the specific form of wheat in recipes, distinguishing it from whole wheat berries, bulgur wheat, or flour.
  • Cracked wheat needs to be cooked longer than bulgur, as it is less processed.

Variants and Related Words

• Bulgur (noun): A type of cracked wheat that has been parboiled and dried. It cooks faster than regular cracked wheat.
• Whole wheat flour (noun): Wheat grain ground into a fine powder, containing the bran and germ.
• Wheat berries (noun): The entire, unprocessed kernel of wheat.

Synonyms

• Crushed wheat: A direct synonym describing the processing method.
• Kibbled wheat: A less common term, often used in animal feed but can refer to coarsely cracked grain.

Notes on Meaning

• Distinction from Bulgur: While both are forms of cracked wheat, "bulgur" specifically refers to wheat that has been parboiled (pre-cooked) and then cracked. Plain "cracked wheat" is raw and requires longer cooking.
• Nutritional Context: As a whole grain, "cracked wheat" is valued for its fiber and nutrient content, similar to other whole wheat products.

Noun

1. grains of wheat that have been crushed into small pieces