What’s all the fuss about ancient grains?
You can’t have failed to notice the recent media hype given to a group of little grains, commonly referred to as ‘ancient grains’ and which are frequently touted as being…
whole grains
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Review of the Sensory and Physico-Chemical Properties of Red and White Wheat: Which Makes the Best Whole Grain?
Establishing sensory and physico-chemical differences between products made from red and white wheat may guide the choice of wheat for use in whole grain and high fibre products. As sensory…
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Growing the Business of Whole Grain in the Australian Market: A 6-Year Impact Assessment
The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code does not regulate on-pack claims describing the amount of whole grain in foods. In July 2013, The Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council™ (GLNC) established…
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Bread Audit Factsheet 2019
GLNC Bread Audit Factsheet_2019
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Comprehensive Nutrition Review of Grain-Based Muesli Bars in Australia: An Audit of Supermarket Products
Muesli bars are consumed by 16% of children, and 7.5% of adults, and are classified as discretionary in Australian Dietary Guidelines, containing “higher fat and added sugars” compared with core…
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Teff
Teff is an annual cereal grass whose use can be traced back to around 3359 BC. It’s a staple crop and an important source of nutrition for over two-thirds of…
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Choose the simple whole grain swap backed by global research!
In Australia, Nordic nations are best known for their chilly climate, flat-pack furniture, and addictive TV crime shows, but why not their whole grain habits? This Whole Grain Week, we’re encouraging…
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WGW Infographic
GLNC_Whole Grains Are A No-Grainer…_
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GLNC Grains & Legumes Consumption Study
GLNC tracks consumption of grains and legumes, alongside attitudes to these categories, every 2-3 years. Our Consumption Data helps track trends and provide insights into Australian eating habits and goes…
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An Audit of Australian Bread with a Focus on Loaf Breads and Whole Grain
Bread is a vehicle for a range of nutrients within the Australian diet, but has been the target of negative press. The aim of this study was to examine bread…
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GLNC Food Audits
GLNC runs a rolling audit of a range of grain and legume foods on shelf in the four major Australian supermarkets (Coles, Woolworths, IGA, ALDI), revisiting major categories biennially. Product…
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3 reasons you should be making homemade soup this winter
As the weather starts to cool down, there are few things more nourishing than warming up with delicious comfort food, like a big bowl of homemade soup. Not only is…
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Whole Grain Infographic
Whole Grain Infographic
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GLNC Grains Audit 2018
GLNC Grains Audit Factsheet 2018
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What’s all the fuss about the New Nordic Diet?
Almost every week we see a new diet being touted as the next big thing. Few diets come out on top, but the New Nordic Diet (New Nordic Diet) is…
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Health Star Rating in Grain Foods—Does It Adequately Differentiate Refined and Whole Grain Foods?
The Australian front-of-pack labelling system, Health Star Rating (HSR), does not include whole grain (WG) in its algorithm, but uses dietary fibre (DF), despite Dietary Guidelines recommending WG over refined…
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4 Steps to Creating the Ultimate Sandwich!
by Lisa Sengul It’s that time of year again when the kids are headed back to school and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the thought of so many lunches…
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The power of a plant-based diet for a healthy gut
by Anna Debenham & Alex Parker, The Biting Truth Tired of diets promising health wonders and miracle cures that fail to eventuate? It’s time to say goodbye to the era…