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Wholegrain: what does it mean in the recipe database?

The “wholegrain” or “wholemeal” marking must be handled at product and ingredient level, because products with the same name can differ in composition. The system should not assume that every brown or multi-seed product is made from whole grain.

Source and review

WHO — Healthy diet

Open source ↗

Evidence level
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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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Macrovia supports planning and informed choices; it does not replace personal healthcare.