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What's the difference between whole wheat and whole grain pasta?

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Wheat or other grain: Whole wheat pasta is made only from whole (unrefined, unprocessed) wheat flour. Whole grain pasta can be made from wheat and/or other unrefined grains.

Answered 7/10/2012

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A member asked:

What's the difference between whole wheat and whole grain pasta?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

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