Identifying whole grains can be challenging without an understanding of different grain varieties. This infographic can help you navigate whole grains for your and your family.

1. MULTIGRAIN
Items labeled "multigrain" are made up of
more than one type of grain and may or
may not be whole grains.
WHOLE GRAINS
A Parent's Guide to
WHOLE BERRY
Grains are not processed and
remain intact.
CRACKED
Grains are processed until they
crack resulting in smaller particle
sizes and faster cooking.
STONE-GROUND
Grains are crushed using a stone
mill.
ROLLED
Grains are steamed and pressed
flat between rollers. These grains
are safe in the pantry for a longer
period of time.
SPROUTED
Grains are germinated and quickly
dried to prevent roots from
growing. These grains have an
increased nutrient content and
flavor. Germ
Bran
ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
Wholegrainscanbeunprocessed orprocessedtomakea
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Endosperm
Parts of a Grain
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WHOLE GRAIN
There are no requirements for this label but
most foods contain at least 8 grams of
whole grains per serving. Look for
a "Whole Grain" stamp to be sure! Note that
these foods may also contain refined grains.
100% WHOLE GRAIN
Most products with this label only contain
whole grains, but that's not always the case.
Look for the "100% whole grain" stamp for
items with at least 16 grams of whole grain
per serving.
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