HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The fiber rich outer layer of the grain that protects the seed is the
A
endosperm
B
germ
C
bran
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The bran is the fiber-rich outer layer that supplies B vitamins, iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, antioxidants, and phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are natural chemical compounds in plants that have been researched for their role in disease prevention.

Detailed explanation-2: -The bran is the outer shell that provides a rich source of fiber, trace minerals, phytochemicals and B vitamins. The germ nourishes the grain and is packed with antioxidants, the B vitamins and vitamin E. It is also a source of heart healthy unsaturated fats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dietary fibre and wheat bran Most of the fibre that is in the outer layers of the grain (pericarp and seed coat) is typically called wheat bran. It is one of the richest sources of fibre, 46% is non-starch polysaccharide (NSP).

Detailed explanation-4: -Bran (seed coat): This is the hard, outer shell. It contains fiber, minerals, and antioxidants. Endosperm: The middle layer of the grain that is mostly made of carbs and makes up the bulk of the kernel.

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