*1.1.2 Wheat*

Wheat is mostly used in distilleries, because it yields a mild and smooth distillate. The starch content of wheat is usually about 60%. Wheat containing more than 13% raw protein causes problems in fermentation. Wheat mashes with high protein forms foam during fermentation and the use of antifoam agent (e.g., silicone anti-foam) is necessary. **Table 1** shows the composition of key components in wheat grain and **Table 2** shows the average composition of wheat.


### **Table 1.**

*Composition of wheat components in % dry solids.*


### **Table 2.**

*Average composition of wheat.*
