Flaked Wheat

Characteristics

Flaked Wheat is a non-malted adjunct produced by moistening the wheat kernel then 'flaking' through hot rollers.
Flaked wheat is most often used in wheat beers like Witbier and Hefeweizen to produce a 'grainy' or 'wheaty' flavor and a (somewhat) permanent haze due to the higher levels of more complex starches compared to malted wheat or malted barley.
As with most wheat products, care should be taken when using Flaked Wheat to make sure that the sparge does not get stuck due to the more gelatinous nature of wheat as a result of the particular protein profile.

Specifications

Typical Use : Specialty Malt
Lovibond : 1 to 2L
Flavor/Aroma : Wheat or Grainy flavor
Typical Styles : Witbier, Hefeweizen