What is a Whole Grain? | The Whole Grains Council
网页In their natural state growing in the fields, whole grains are the entire seed of a plant. This seed (which industry calls a “kernel”) is made up of three key edible parts – the bran, the germ, and the endosperm – protected by an inedible husk that protects the kernel from assaults by sunlight, pests, water, and disease.
Whole grains: Hearty options for a healthy diet - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年12月10日 · Examples of grains include wheat, oats and rice. Each grain, also called a kernel, is made of three parts: Bran. Bran is the hard outer coating of a kernel. It has most of the kernel's fiber. It also has vitamins and minerals. Germ. The germ is the part that sprouts into a new plant.
Whole Grains - The Nutrition Source
网页All whole grain kernels contain three parts: the bran, germ, and endosperm. Each section houses health-promoting nutrients. The bran is the fiber -rich outer layer that supplies B vitamins, iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, antioxidants, and phytochemicals.
Whole Grains Infographic | American Heart Association
网页2024年4月29日 · Whole grains are nutritious grains that contain the entire grain kernel - the bran, germ, and endosperm. They provide essential nutrients and fiber compared to refined grains. Learn more about whole grains, sources, servings, and their benefits.
What's a Whole Grain? A Refined Grain? | The ... - Whole Grains …
网页In their natural state growing in the fields, whole grains are the entire seed of a plant. This seed (also called a “kernel”) is made up of three edible parts – the bran, the germ, and the endosperm – protected by an inedible husk that protects the kernel from assaults by sunlight, pests, water, and disease. A grain is considered to be ...
USDA MyPlate Grains Group – One of the Five Food Groups
网页Grains have two subgroups: whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains have the entire grain kernel, which includes the bran, germ, and endosperm. Some whole-grain examples are whole-wheat flour, bulgur (cracked wheat), oatmeal, and brown rice.
Tufts Food Lab | Getting to Know Whole Grains - Tufts University
网页A whole grain is composed of three major components: the bran, endosperm, and germ. Source: The Nutrition Source: Whole Grains. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The bran is the seed coat, the outer shell that protects the endosperm and germ and supplies healthy fiber to those who eat it.
What Are Whole Grains and Why Are They So Important? Here ... - EatingWell
网页2021年4月13日 · All grains start out whole. Underneath an inedible shell, the seed or kernel of the plant is made up of three parts—the bran, germ and endosperm. The bran and germ contain fiber, antioxidants, B vitamins, protein and healthy fats, as well as minerals including folate and iron.
Whole Grains Fact Sheet - Food Insight
网页2019年9月23日 · Whole grains are composed of three plant components: the bran, the germ and the endosperm. In the last century, advances in the milling and processing of grains have allowed for the large–scale separation and removal of the bran and germ, resulting in refined flour that consists only of the endosperm.
The Ultimate Guide to Whole Grains - Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter
网页2021年4月19日 · For a grain to be considered whole, it must have all three parts—the bran, the germ, and the endosperm—intact. The bran is the outer skin of the seed—fiber-rich and a source of a number of vitamins and minerals. The germ, the embryo of the seed, contains healthy fats, some protein, and more vitamins and minerals.