Tag: Aleurone

An estimated 95% of Americans do not consume enough dietary fiber, much of which is found in the protective outer layers of cereal grains. This hard, nutrient-dense exterior is the part of a grain that has the hard outer layers, known as the bran. It consists of the combined aleurone and pericarp.

Over 80% of the kernel's weight comes from the endosperm, yet the much smaller outer layers are packed with the most nutrients. This protective shell, known as bran, is what truly differentiates a whole grain from a refined grain, impacting both flavor and nutritional value.