What Makes a Great Whole Grain or Wheat Hamburger Bun?
No matter how perfectly you grill a burger, it won’t get very far without a good hamburger bun. Wheat and whole grain white buns give a more robust flavor to your burgers while adding some fiber to your diet. Pack a few bags for picnics, cookouts and camping trips, or keep a few bags stored in the freezer for last-minute get-togethers. Our chefs define high-quality wheat and whole grain white hamburger buns as being round, intact, evenly sliced and having a light to medium-brown crust color. For white wheat hamburger buns, the interior is expected to be an evenly distributed cream color. For whole grain hamburger buns, the interior should show visible grain parts, like bits of bran or oats. White wheat hamburger buns should have a low wheat aroma that delivers a moderate level of complexity. Whole grain buns should have a somewhat higher wheat aroma with nutty and sweet notes. Fermentation notes should be very low, but there may be aromas from other ingredients such as butter or other
