mehrkörniges

Mehrkörniges is a German adjective meaning "multi-grained" or "multi-seed." It is commonly used to describe food products, particularly bread and baked goods. When a bread is described as mehrkörniges, it indicates that it is made with a variety of different grains and seeds, often in addition to the primary flour. This can include ingredients like wheat, rye, oats, barley, millet, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds. The presence of these multiple components contributes to the texture, flavor, and nutritional profile of the bread. Mehrkörniges bread is generally perceived as being more wholesome and nutritious due to the diverse range of nutrients provided by the different grains and seeds. The texture is typically denser and chewier than white bread, with visible pieces of seeds and grains throughout the loaf. The flavor profile is also more complex, offering nutty, earthy, and sometimes slightly sweet notes depending on the specific ingredients used. In some contexts, the term might also be applied to other food items that contain multiple types of seeds or grains.