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'''Wheat''' is a type of grain that is commonly refined to make [[flour]].  It is the second most important staple and crop after corn, but before rice.{{fact}} In addition to food uses, it can be used in fermenting various types of [[alcohol|alcohols]], feeding animals, and even in the production of [[biofuels]].
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'''Wheat''' is a type of grain that is commonly refined to make [[flour]].  It is a member of the Grasses (Gramineae), which also include rice, corn, sorghum, millet, barley and sugarcane.  In addition to food uses, it can be used in fermenting various types of [[alcohol|alcohols]], feeding animals, and even in the production of [[biofuels]].
    
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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