What is Wheatgrass Powder?

Wheatgrass Powder is the dried, powdered young grass of Triticum aestivum, the common wheat plant, harvested as green blades before the grain develops. The young blades are milled to a bright green powder rich in chlorophyll. Because the grass is cut before the seed forms, wheatgrass blades are a different material from the wheat grain.

About the plant

Wheatgrass came into the modern health scene largely through Ann Wigmore and the Hippocrates Health Institute in the 1950s and 60s, building on earlier research from the 1930s. The powder is a common ingredient in green drinks and smoothies. As a food, the young grass is notably high in chlorophyll and contains a range of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Wheatgrass Powder: form & sizes

We carry Wheatgrass Powder as organic dried grass powder, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Wheatgrass Powder in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Wheatgrass Powder at a glance

Botanical name

Triticum aestivum

Family

Poaceae (grass family)

Native region

the Near East, wheat's region of origin; now grown worldwide

Plant part

young grass blade

Sourcing

Organic

Harvest stage

Young grass blades, cut before grain develops

Notable content

Chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, amino acids

Form

dried grass powder

Sizes

1 oz to 1 lb