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wheat bran; outer layer of wheat grain
The outer fibrous coating of wheat grain that is separated from the flour during milling. Used in animal feed, as a dietary supplement for fiber, and in some baked goods.
麸は小麦を製粉する際に出る副産物だ。
Wheat bran is a byproduct of milling wheat into flour.
麸パンは食物繊維が豊富で健康によい。
Bran bread is rich in dietary fiber and good for health.
麸に含まれる食物繊維は腸内環境を整える効果がある。
The dietary fiber in wheat bran has the effect of improving intestinal health.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 糠: rice bran — the outer layer of rice removed during milling, used for pickling (ぬかづけ)
- 小麦粉: wheat flour — the white interior of the wheat grain after bran is removed
Not to be confused with 麩 (fu), a wheat-gluten product used in Japanese cuisine such as soups and hot pot.