Whole grain

Whole grains are cereal grains which retain the bran and germ as well as the endosperm, in contrast to refined grains which retain only the endosperm. Whole meal products are made from whole grain flour.

Related Topics:
Cereal - Bran - Germ - Endosperm - Flour

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Common whole grain products include many breakfast cereals, oatmeal, popcorn, brown rice, whole wheat flour, and whole wheat bread. Common refined grain products include white rice and white bread, as well as most hominy and pasta.

Related Topics:
Breakfast cereal - Oatmeal - Popcorn - Brown rice - Whole wheat flour - Bread - White rice - White bread - Hominy - Pasta

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Whole grains are often more expensive than refined grains because their higher oil content is susceptible to rancidification, complicating processing, storage, and transport.

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Similar to the distinction between whole and refined grains is that between whole pulses and refined dal.

Related Topics:
Pulse - Dal

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