Breakfast Cereal | Vegan Vegetarian

Frosted Wheat Cereal

Triticum aestivum (wheat) Allergens: Wheat
Frosted Wheat Cereal

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae (wheat)
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Whole Wheat, Sugar

What Is Frosted Wheat Cereal?

A breakfast cereal consisting of shredded wheat biscuits coated with a sweet, sugary frosting.

What Does Frosted Wheat Cereal Taste Like?

Frosted Wheat Cereal has a sweet, mildly grainy taste with mildly sweet, toasted grain aromas.

Taste
Sweet, Mildly Grainy
Texture
Crunchy (dry), Soft (in milk)
Aroma
Mildly Sweet, Toasted Grain
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 30g (1 cup)
Calories380 kcal
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein10 g
Total Carbohydrate85 g
Dietary Fiber10 g
Total Sugars35 g
Calcium20 mg
Iron4 mg
Potassium300 mg

Chef’s Secret

To keep cereal crunchy longer, add it to milk just before eating or use colder milk.

Frosted Wheat Cereal Substitutes & Ratios

The best substitute for Frosted Wheat Cereal is Shredded Wheat (unfrosted), used at a 1:1 ratio. Similar base, significantly less sugar and frosting.

Substitutes for Frosted Wheat Cereal with ratios
Substitute Ratio Best for
Shredded Wheat (unfrosted) Best 1:1 Similar base, significantly less sugar and frosting.
Other Sweetened Wheat Cereals 1:1 Similar taste profile, potential texture differences.
Corn Flakes 1:1 Different grain base, less fiber, but a crunchy cereal option.
Granola 1:1 Higher in fat, often contains nuts/fruit, very crunchy.

How to Choose & Store Frosted Wheat Cereal

  1. Look for sealed, intact packaging.
  2. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain crispness.

What Pairs Well With Frosted Wheat Cereal?

  • Milk
  • Berries
  • Bananas
  • Yogurt
  • Honey

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Frosted Wheat Cereal taste like?

Sweet, Mildly Grainy Mildly Sweet, Toasted Grain

What is a good substitute for Frosted Wheat Cereal?

The best substitute is Shredded Wheat (unfrosted) (1:1). Similar base, significantly less sugar and frosting.

How do you choose and store Frosted Wheat Cereal?

Look for sealed, intact packaging. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain crispness.

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