Tag: Grain components

According to nutrition experts, all whole grain kernels contain three parts: the bran, germ, and endosperm. Understanding what must be true for a grain to be whole is essential for navigating grocery store aisles and making genuinely healthy dietary choices for yourself and your family.

The refining process can strip grains of up to 80% of their original vitamin content, especially water-soluble B vitamins and fat-soluble Vitamin E. Important nutrients are typically lost during the refining process of whole grains because the bran and germ, where they are most concentrated, are removed.