Healthy Food Database

Bran

Refers to the outer layer of grains, removed and separated during the milling process. Can be found as wheat, oat, rye or rice bran. Great source of dietary fibre.

Category: Grain

In Season: all year

To Buy:

Purchase unprocessed bran to obtain the full nutritional value. Look for pure bran mixtures if intolerant to other grains such as wheat, eg 100 per cent oat bran etc.

To Store:

To maintain freshness, store bran in an airtoght container in the fridge.

Tips & Tricks:

For a hit of fibre, add to muffin or cake recipes, sprinkle some bran onto cereal or blend into a smoothie for a nutty flavour.

Cooking Tips:

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Nutrition per 0.5 Cup:

Energy (kJ):

349

Moderate GI 55 - 70:

Protein (g):

5.2

Saturated Fat, g :

0.2

Vitamin B1:

Iron, mg:

Zinc:

Magnesium:

Amines:

Negligible

Glutamates:

n/a

Carbohydrates, g:

5.7

Fibre, g:

Fat (g):

0.4

Monosaturated Fat , g:

0.2

Niacin (B3):

Folic Acid:

Potassium:

Phosphorus:

Salicylates:

Safe/negligible amount

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Anaemia

Constipation

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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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