Graham

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Graham is a term that has several meanings in different contexts. In the context of food, it refers to a type of whole wheat flour named after Sylvester Graham, a 19th-century American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer. In the context of people, it can be a surname or a given name. This article will focus on the food context of Graham.

Graham Flour[edit | edit source]

Graham flour is a type of whole wheat flour. It is named after Sylvester Graham, a 19th-century American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer. Graham was a proponent of vegetarianism and believed in eating whole, unprocessed foods. He invented Graham flour as part of his dietary regimen.

Graham flour is made by grinding the endosperm of wheat into a fine powder, then adding back the bran and germ. This results in a flour that is high in fiber and nutrients. It is used to make Graham crackers and other baked goods.

Sylvester Graham[edit | edit source]

Sylvester Graham (1794 – 1851) was a 19th-century American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer. He is best known for his emphasis on vegetarianism and his invention of Graham flour. Graham believed that a diet of simple, unprocessed foods was the key to good health. His ideas were controversial at the time, but have since been recognized as ahead of their time.

Graham Crackers[edit | edit source]

Graham crackers are a type of cookie made with Graham flour. They were originally invented by Sylvester Graham as a health food. Today, they are often used in recipes for desserts such as cheesecake and pie crust.

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