0
the bran
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agogeek
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What portion of a grain of wheat is indigestible by a human?
Dietary fiber is the part of a grain of wheat that the human body cannot digest. Although it cannot be digested, fiber is edible and can help the body expel waste.
What part of the grain is richest in fiber?
Bran.
Is wheat pollard not for human consumption when in fact it is from wheat like wheat bran?
Germ is actually short for germination. Referring to the way plants reproduce. The germ is the zygote of the plant. It's where all the DNA instructions is held in the plant. The germ has the most nutrients, it is a small piece at the bottom of the grain. The bran is the thin layer surrounding the endosperm. The endosperm is the part that you eat when you eat white bread or rice. The bran a thin shell, the germ is a separate part at the bottom of the grain piece. The bran has most of the fiber, the germ has alot of the nutrients. The endosperm is the part of the grain which is starch.
What part of a whole grain contains more fiber?
bran
What bread has less calories white bread french bread or wheat bread?
The question cannot be answered, because white french bread is wheat bread. Any bread made with wheat flour is wheat bread. You might intend to ask about whole wheat or whole grain bread, which is made with part or all whole grain flour.
Why grain is important?
Some grains are used for cooking and some to grow crops [seed stock].They contain fiber and vitamins.The following names indicate whole-grain products, in accordance with the federal government:"Whole wheat bread""Whole wheat"Whole wheat buns""Whole wheat"Whole wheat"Whole wheat"Cracked wheat" (as an ingredient, not part of a name, as in "cracked wheat bread")"Crushed wheat""Whole wheat flour""Graham flour" )"Entire wheat flour""Bromated whole wheat flour""Whole flour"" (cracked wheat)" (note that "bulgur" by itself may or may not indicate whole grain)Whole grains are a natural source of protein as well as a source of carbohydrates and are made into many different kinds of foods.
Which part of wheat is edible?
The seeds, which are called grain.
Why does white bread have more fiber than wholemeal bread?
White bread normally doesn't have more fiber, unless artificial fiber is added before the bread is baked. Whole wheat bread is more nutritious because the flour isn't bleached and all of the wheat germ is still left in. If the brand of white bread says it has more fiber, they are using fiber from an artificial source. In the 1980's, a brand of "high-fiber" bread actually used saw-dust to add fiber to their product They were forced to take their product off of the market.
Is whole grain wheat a element?
No, why would it be anyways. it is part of the food group.
Is fish grain?
No, a fish is meat. Grain is the seed of certain grassy-like plants.
What is the benefit of wheat germ in the diet?
There are a number of benefits to adding wheat germ to a healthy diet. These include the high amount of protein found in the germ, and it has a low glycemic index. A small serving of around 115g will provide around 60% of a person's daily fiber. To take full advantage of these benefits, it may be best to eat the germ as part of the whole wheat grain.
Are mushrooms part of the grain group?
No, mushrooms are not a grain.Mushrooms are a fungus or fungi.Grain is the seed from plants like wheat and barley.
