Wheat kernels (IMAGE) American Society for Nutrition Caption Wheat kernels, the edible seed of the wheat plant, were used in this study to assess how nutrient levels change from kernel to bread. Credit David Killilea, UCSF Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. License CC BY-SA Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.