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whole grains [1 record]

Record 1 2008-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
  • Dietetics
CONT

Whole grains are made up of all parts of the grain - the bran (or fiber - rich outer layer), the endosperm (middle part) and the germ (the nutrient - rich inner part). When grains are (milled, or refined, the bran and germ portions are removed, leaving only the endosperm ... Scientists believe phytochemicals in whole grains, together with the vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, may contribute to whole grains' health benefits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Diététique
CONT

(Les) grains entiers sont riches en fibres (cellulose, hemi-cellulose, éventuellement lignine des enveloppes) [...] En outre, les grains entiers ne sont pas toujours exempts de résidus de pesticides. Cependant, une tendance se dessine actuellement en faveur des produits moins raffinés (riz brun, pain complet [...] augmentant l'apport de fibres sans provoquer de troubles intestinaux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industria alimentaria
  • Dietética
DEF

Semillas de cierto tipo de plantas a las que sólo se les retira la parte exterior no comestible.

OBS

Se diferencian de los granos que no son enteros porque conservan sus tres partes nutritivas: el salvado, el germen y el endospermo.

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