Evaluating the quality characteristics of intermediate wheatgrass grown in the Canadian prairies

Background and Objectives Intermediate wheatgrass (IWG) is an underutilized perennial grain in the Canadian market with excellent nutritional and environmental benefits. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the growing environment on the physiochemical and functional properties of IWG grown in three different growing locations in the Canadian prairies. IWG flours were compared between growing locations and years as well as alongside Canada Western Red Spring Wheat whole meal (CWRS‐WM) and refined flour. Findings The proximate composition of IWG flours between years and growing locations had significant (p