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Description
Bran, the hard outer layer of whole cereal grains such as oats, wheat, rice, and corn, contains healthy doses of protein, iron, fiber, carbohydrates, fatty acids, and other nutrients, including B-vitamins. Food manufacturers often mill raw seeds to strip them of the bran and germ, extending the shelf life of their products. Bran contains the highest concentration of fiber in whole grains, with wheat and rice bran leading in percentages of both soluable and insoluable fiber.The most widely available of variety of bran are packaged wheat bran that look a bit like flaky sawdust. It contains gluten and must be avoided by those with celiac disease or an intolerance.