bran

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Outside layer of a grain
{n} the husks of ground corn
In Celtic religion, a gigantic deity described in the Mabinogion as king of Britain. He was so large that he and his court lived in a tent rather than a house. When Brân was mortally wounded, he asked his companions to cut off his head and keep it with them, telling them it would provide entertainment and allow them to forget their sorrows. His companions passed 80 joyous years, eventually following his instructions and burying the head on the White Mount in London, where it protected England from invaders until it was finally unearthed
The European carrion crow
The edible portion of a whole grain that is separated by sifting from the flour
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
The outer layers of a cereal grain removed in milling, consisting of the pericarp, the testa and an aleurone layer
If not Bran, it is Bran's brother If not the real “Simon Pure,” it is just as good A complimentary expression Bran was Fingal's dog, a mighty favourite
partly ground husk of grain
The pericarp, testa and usually the aleurone layer of cereal seeds which are removed in milling
broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting
Bran is the outer skin of grain that is left when the grain has been used to make flour. oat bran. A gigantic Celtic god and ruler of Britain. After he was mortally wounded in battle, his head was buried in London, where it served as a protection against invaders. the crushed outer skin of wheat or a similar grain that is separated from the rest of the grain when making white flour. Edible broken seed coat, or protective outer layer, of wheat, rye, or other cereal grain, separated from the kernel. In flour processing, it is normally removed from the ground kernels by sifting them in a rotating, meshed, cylindrical frame; whole-grain flours retain the bran. Wheat bran, the most widely processed, contains 16% protein, 11% natural fibre, and 50% carbohydrate. Most bran is coarsely ground for stock feed. In a more refined form, it is used in breakfast cereal, breads, and muffins for its value to the human digestive system as roughage
{i} partly ground wheat
The outer husk of grains such as wheat, containing a high percentage of fiber White flours have the bran removed Whole wheat flours may contain all or part of the bran
food prepared from the husks of cereal grains broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting
Coarse miller's bran is an excellent source of fiber, which has been shown to prevent many digestive and colon problems It has a bland flavor, which is not detectable in, for example, cookies
The outer layer of grains such as wheat or oats This outer layer is normally removed during the milling process Bran is a good source of carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber
food prepared from the husks of cereal grains
bren
bran-new
brand new

They were rabbits like himself, but quite furry and bran-new. They must have been very well made, for their seams didn't show at all,.

bran bread
bread made from bran (type of wheat)
bran flake
wheat flake including the bran
bran muffin
muffin containing bran
raisin bran
A mixture of bran flakes and raisins eaten as a breakfast cereal
rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is the oil extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice. It is notable for its very high smoke point of 490° F (254° C) and its mild flavor, making it suitable for high-temperature cooking methods such as stir frying and deep frying. It is popular as a cooking oil in several Asian countries, including Japan and China
oat bran
absorbent powder
oat bran
21See Oats
oat bran
absorbent powder Oat Flour emollient, absorbent powder, emulsifier Olive Oil emollient Protects against free radicals and UV rays Emollient Anti-inflammatory Nourishing Contains unsaponifiables which are its most precious fraction extract Unsaponifiables are a powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-rash and anti-oxidant agent It is especially suitable for very sensitive skin The staple of the Mediterranean diet Olive oil is also hailed for its beautifying properties and recognized as a "good" oil Orange Blossom aromatic agent Orange Oil aromatic agent Orange Peel Extract astringent Orchid Extract moisturizer
oat bran
The outer casing of the oat grain This part of the grain is very high in soluble fiber, which is believed to be effective in helping to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood
oat bran
{i} outer cover of oat
oat bran
The edible portion of the whole oat that is separated by sifting from the flour
oat bran
absorbent powder Oat Flour emollient, absorbent powder, emulsifier Olive Oil emollient Orange Blossom aromatic agent Orange Oil aromatic agent Orange Peel Extract astringent Orchid Extract moisturizer
raisin bran
bran flakes with raisins
bran

    Turkish pronunciation

    brän

    Pronunciation

    /ˈbran/ /ˈbræn/

    Etymology

    [ 'bran ] (noun.) 14th century. From Anglo-Norman bren, bran (“bran, filth”), from Gaulish brennos (“rotten”) (compare Welsh braen 'stench', Irish bréan 'rancid'), from Proto-Celtic *braknos; akin to Latin marcidus 'rotten', Kurdish merk 'poison'.
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