Why Wheat Berries Are the Ultimate Whole Grain You Need to Try

When most people think of wheat, they think of wheat fields, bread, or flour. Let’s talk about a whole grain that deserves some attention: wheat berries. Nope, they’re not some exotic fruit or an indie 90s band, but they’re the whole, unprocessed kernels of wheat, and they’re about to become your new pantry obsession.

What Are Wheat Berries Exactly?

Wheat berries are the entire edible part of the wheat kernel — the bran, the germ, and the endosperm — left intact and unrefined. No milling, no processing, no funny business. Just pure, whole-grain goodness the way nature intended. For thousands of years, civilizations have relied on wheat berries to make fiber-rich bread, so why change that? Cooking your wheat berries is what you want to do for adding to salads, soups, cereal, you name it. They’ve got a good chew and bite while being nutty and earthy.

Nutrient Powerhouse, Party of One

Here’s where wheat berries earn their superfood cape:

1. High in fiber – Great for your digestion and for keeping you fuller, longer

2. Packed with protein – More than quinoa, actually. Ours are 12% BV.

3. Rich in essential minerals – Think iron, magnesium, and zinc.

4. Zero processing – Which means you get all the natural vitamins and antioxidants wheat has to offer.

Easy to Cook, Hard to Mess Up

Yes, there is some prep involved in cooking your wheat berries – about 45 minutes to an hour – if you plan to use them for dishes other than milling into flour for bread. You can cook a batch ahead of time, allowing you to cook once, store in the fridge, and enjoy across multiple meals.

Ready to Get Berry Obsessed?

If you’ve never tried wheat berries, now’s your moment. They’re humble, hearty, and totally underrated. So next time you're thinking of what grain to add to your dish, skip the same old rice or pasta and give these chewy little champs a try.

Ready to give your meals a serious upgrade? Your gut and your taste buds will thank you! Grab a can, cook it or mill it, you decide.

Written by: Katie Evans

Katie is our student intern. She is currently in her junior year at Cal Poly Pomona with plans to graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Food Science and Technology in May of 2026. She writes some of our blog posts and will help with future product creations here. She loves vintage shopping, photography, and of course, healthy eating with whole grains!