wheat bread

noun

: a bread made of a combination of white and whole wheat flours as distinguished from bread made entirely of white or whole wheat flour

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Other studies show that tea decreased iron absorption from wheat bread fortified with ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate by 56 to 72%.1 Individual variation: Still, additional research is necessary to establish the best time to drink tea without affecting iron absorption. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025 For example, this wheat bread contains less than one gram of fiber per slice! Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025 The nose is complex, with pronounced, rich vanilla, honey, and wheat bread aromas. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 The outlet details that there may even be a chance that the mogul could receive wheat bread, chickpea tacos, cilantro rice, pinto beans, salsa, and some corn. Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wheat bread

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wheat bread was in the 14th century

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“Wheat bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheat%20bread. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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