bran
[ˈbɹæn]
[ˈbɹæn]
Bran is the edible part of grain that's removed during processing, often used as cereal or added to baked goods for fiber and nutrition.
You probably know bran best from your breakfast bowl - it's a popular ingredient in health foods like All-Bran cereal. But bran can also be found in whole wheat bread, muffins, and even some types of pastry dough. The reason we use bran is that it adds crunch and texture to our baked goods, but more importantly, it's packed with fiber, which helps us feel full and regular.
How common is "bran"?
Word bran is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
The broken coat of the seed of wheat, rye, or other cereal grain, separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting; the coarse, chaffy part of ground grain.
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