An expert from Dakota MB discusses emerging trends in grains.

Grains are a fundamental ingredient in bakery and snack food products that can provide flavor, texture, nutrition, and functional benefits. What’s more, there exists a multitude of different grains to choose from, depending upon the product needs. 

The organization advocates for incorporating various grains as part of a healthy diet.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognize grains as an important part of a healthy eating pattern. Grain foods provide dietary fiber as well as essential vitamins (i.e., folate, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, riboflavin, and vitamin A) and minerals (i.e., iron, zinc, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorous, and selenium).

According to the grain company, the products offer higher protein and more beta-glucan.

Made with just whole-grain rolled oats, it contains 60% more protein than regular oats.

The organization’s Farm-to-School Curriculum aims to bring food science to classrooms.

The United Sorghum Checkoff Program announced today its new national sponsorship of the American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good initiative, which inspires Americans to make lasting changes in their diets and health one small step at a time.

Health-conscious consumers are driving growth in grains both old and new.

According to the company, consumers want grains that fit in with their taste buds and health goals.