German Phrase
Brotmehl hat mehr Eiweiß.
Meaning
The sentence states that bread flour contains a higher amount of protein compared to other flours. It is a factual claim about the nutritional composition of the flour, often used when discussing baking or dietary choices.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are comparing different types of flour, giving advice on which flour to choose for a recipe, or talking about the nutritional profile of baking ingredients.
✦Grammar Breakdown
BrotmehlhatmehrEiweiß
Brotmehl (noun)
Compound noun meaning 'bread flour'; neuter gender (das Brotmehl) and always capitalized in German.
hat (verb haben)
3rd‑person singular present of 'haben' – used to express possession or a property of something.
mehr (comparative)
Comparative form of 'viel'; placed directly before the noun it modifies without an article.
Eiweiß (noun)
Neuter noun meaning 'protein' (also used for egg white); often appears in nutrition and baking contexts.
🗨In Conversation
Welches Mehl soll ich für das Brot benutzen?
Which flour should I use for the bread?
Brotmehl hat mehr Eiweiß, das ist besser für ein gutes Krustenbrot.
Bread flour has more protein, that's better for a good crusty loaf.
✕Common Mistakes
Brotmehl ist mehr Eiweiß.
Use 'haben' (hat) for something a thing possesses; 'sein' (ist) describes an inherent state, not a quantity it contains.
Brotmehl hat mehr das Eiweiß.
The comparative 'mehr' does not take an article before the noun.
↔Alternatives
Brotmehl enthält mehr Eiweiß.
Bread flour contains more protein.
Im Brotmehl steckt mehr Eiweiß.
Bread flour has more protein.
Cultural Tip
In German baking, the protein content of flour determines its use: high‑protein 'Brotmehl' (often Type 550) is preferred for breads because it creates stronger gluten networks, while low‑protein 'Weizenmehl Type 405' is used for cakes and pastries. The term 'Eiweiß' is also used in nutrition labels, so learners will see it on packaging.