Wheatgrass Powder
Wheatgrass powder is young wheat harvested just before the plant joints, dried, and ground into a bright green powder that turns any smoothie or drink an unmistakable shade of green.
What It Is
This is wheat, but caught early. Before the grain forms, the young grass is cut, dried at low heat, and milled fine. The result is intensely green, a little grassy, and mildly sweet in the way fresh-cut lawn is sweet if you have ever taken a deep sniff.
Wheatgrass has been a fixture in juice bars and health kitchens since the 1970s, when it gained a devoted following in the American natural foods movement. It is grown domestically here and carries organic certification.
What To Do
The flavor is grassy and green, so most people blend it into something bigger rather than drinking it straight. Start with one teaspoon stirred into a smoothie or mixed into orange juice; the citrus balances the earthiness well. You can also whisk it into a morning glass of water if you want it simple.
Beyond drinks, a small amount works in savory salad dressings or blended into hummus without overpowering everything else. Store it in a sealed container away from light and heat. Use within six months for the best color and flavor.
