Whole Grains
Whole Wheat Bread Products
Can Buy
Any brand. 12–48 oz packages.
- “100% Whole Wheat” printed on front label
- Store bakery bread allowed, if labeled appropriately
Whole Wheat Bread
(Loaves, buns, or rolls)
(Loaves, buns, or rolls)
Whole Wheat
English Muffins
English Muffins
Whole Wheat
Bagels
Bagels
Whole Wheat
Pita Bread
Pita Bread
Corn Tortillas (Soft, yellow or white)
Can Buy
Choose from brands listed below. 12–48 oz packages.
Whole Wheat Tortillas
Can Buy
Choose from brands listed below. 12–48 oz packages.
Whole Wheat Pasta
Can Buy
Choose from brands listed below. 16 oz packages. Any shape.
Other Whole Grain Products
Can Buy
Any brand. 12–48 oz packages.
Brown Rice- Short, medium, or long grain
- Regular, quick, or instant
- Any brown rice variety, including basmati or jasmine
- Organic allowed
- Instant or regular
- Old fashioned
- Rolled, cut, or steel cut
- Regular, quick, or instant
- Organic allowed
- Yellow or white whole grain cornmeal
- Any texture, including coarse, medium, or fine
Cannot Buy
- Any other type, brand, or size of corn tortillas, whole wheat tortillas, or whole wheat pasta
- Any other type, size, or variety of whole wheat bread products, brown rice, bulgur, corn masa flour, cornmeal, oatmeal, oats, or whole grain barley
- Brown rice, bulgur, corn masa flour, cornmeal, oatmeal, oats, or whole grain barley with added sugars, fats, oils, or salt
- Whole grains with added ingredients, such as fruits, nuts, or spices
- Refrigerated or frozen whole grains
- Ready-to-serve rice
- Brown rice mixed with any other type of rice
- Individual or flavored oatmeal packets
- Pearled barley
- Cornmeal with anything other than “whole grain corn” as the first and only ingredient
- Polenta or grits
- Organic bread products, tortillas, oatmeal, oats, brown rice, corn masa flour, and cornmeal
- Whole grains in bulk (not pre-packaged)
- Homemade whole grains
- Whole grains with artificial, reduced-calorie, or no-calorie Sweeteners
Helpful Hints
- Whole grains are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
- Here are examples of how to buy your full amount of whole grains, depending on the amount included in your benefits:
To get your full 24 oz:
To get your full 48 oz:
Page Last Updated: May 29, 2026