whole-grain-sourdough-loaf
/ˌhəʊl ɡreɪn ˈsaʊə.dəʊ ˌləʊf/ IELTSAcademic
noun
a loaf of bread made with whole grain flour and sourdough starter. It usually has a strong, slightly tangy taste and a dense texture.
- I bought a whole-grain sourdough loaf yesterday.
- This whole-grain sourdough loaf stays fresh longer.
- She toasted a slice of the sourdough loaf.
Adinary Nuance
A whole-grain sourdough loaf is more specific than just sourdough or whole-grain bread. It tells you both the flour type and the leavening method. Writers use it when they want to describe bread clearly, especially in menus, recipes, and health writing.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- ổ bánh mì nguyên cám men chua
- Spanish
- pan de masa madre integral
- Chinese
- 全麦酸面包
- Japanese
- 全粒粉サワードウのパン
- Korean
- 통곡물 사워도우 빵
Etymology
This is a compound phrase made from whole grain, sourdough, and loaf. Whole grain became common in modern food language, while sourdough comes from older English bread-making terms.
Common phrases
a slice of whole-grain sourdough loafa fresh whole-grain sourdough loaftoast from a sourdough loaf
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Frequently asked questions
- Is whole-grain sourdough loaf a common phrase?
- Yes, especially in bakeries, recipes, and food menus.
- What is the difference between whole-grain bread and sourdough loaf?
- Whole-grain bread tells you the flour type. Sourdough loaf tells you the bread-making method.
- Is a whole-grain sourdough loaf healthy?
- It can be a better choice than white bread, because it often has more fibre.