Grains & Breads: Nutrition for Rice, Quinoa & Oats

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Does Wheat Bran Contain Gluten?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Sandy Keefe

A kernel of wheat grain contains three parts: the germ, endosperm and bran. The endosperm, which makes up about 83 percent of the kernel, is typically ground into white flour. The tiny, high-fat germ portion contains the plant embryo, and is usually removed during processing to extend the shelf life of the flour.