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Processing wheat

Māori process wheat, in the early 20th century. Missionaries sometimes associated the growing and processing of wheat with civilisation, due to its use metaphorically in the Bible.

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Hazel Petrie. 'Kai Pākehā – introduced foods', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/kai-pakeha-introduced-foods/3/3