Occurrence & Locations

Detailed information about where Wheat is found across Nigeria

Misau

Bauchi State • Misau LGA

2019

Location Details:

Misau is a Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Misau.

Specifications:

Not Specified

Estimated Reserves:

8,150 tones

Coordinates: 11.314000°N, 10.465200°E

Kumo

Gombe State • Akko LGA

2019

Location Details:

Kumo is a city and the headquarters of Akko LGA Popularly known for its grain cultivation

Specifications:

Not specified

Estimated Reserves:

10,000 tons per annum

Coordinates: 10.049600°N, 11.199700°E

Overview

Wheat is one of the world's most commonly consumed cereal grains. It comes from a type of grass (Triticum) that is grown in countless varieties worldwide. Bread wheat, or common wheat, is the primary species. Several other closely related species include durum, spelt, emmer, einkorn, and Khorasan wheat.

Uses & Applications

Wheat is typically milled into flour which is then used to make a wide range of foods including bread, crumpets, muffins, noodles, pasta, biscuits, cakes, pastries, cereal bars, sweet and savoury snack foods, crackers, crisp-breads, sauces and confectionery (e.g. liquorice).