Wheat is one of the most important cereals in global agricultural economy. The two main types are durum wheat, used mainly to make pasta; and soft wheat, which is mainly used to produce bread-making flour.

Composition of wheat:

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• Proteins: 12-13%
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• Sugar: 2-3%
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• Starch: 61-72%
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• Lipids: 1,8-2,5%
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• Minerals: 1,8-2,2%
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• Vitamins: 0,37%
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• Fibre: 2-3,5%
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