Any of various cereal grasses, widely cultivated for its edible grain used in making flour. Wheat preparations and pastas include macaroni, vermicelli, and noodles, which are made from flour and water, molded, dried, and slightly baked. They are easy to digest.
The staple grain cultivated across numerous regions of the world, serving as a vital source of flour for human consumption, as well as finding some application in cattle feed and manufacturing processes.