Official global definition of what constitute ‘a whole grain food’ released
A team of experts from academia, government agencies and industry from around the globe have collaborated to develop a single definition. Pic: GettyImages/marilyna The International Working Group on Whole Grain Definition(s) has released the official definition for what constitutes ‘a whole grain food’ to streamline use across all stakeholders around the world.
These definitions are needed to ensure that all stakeholders – from academics to government agencies, the industry, as well as the consumer – are clear on what constitutes ‘a whole grain food’.
Definition of a whole grain food: