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Vollkornmehl

wholemeal flour, whole wheat flour

noun FOL-korn-mayl Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Usage Note

Vollkornmehl retains the bran and germ of the grain, giving it more fibre, vitamins, and flavour than white flour. Used in whole-grain bread, Brötchen, and pancakes. Baked goods made with it are denser and darker.

Examples

"Vollkornmehl macht das Brot schwerer, aber auch viel bekömmlicher."

Natural Translation

Wholemeal flour makes the bread heavier, but also much more digestible.

Literal Translation

Wholemeal-flour makes the bread heavier, but also much more digestible.

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