Refined grains

Refined grains

Refined grains, in contrast to whole grains, refers to grain products consisting of grains or grain flours that have been significantly modified from their natural composition. The modification process generally involves the mechanical removal of bran and germ [ [http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/news/2006/NEW01317.html FDA Provides Guidance on "Whole Grain" for Manufacturers ] ] , either through grinding or selective sifting. Further refining includes mixing, bleaching, and brominating; additionally, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and iron are often added back in to nutritionally enrich the product. Because the added nutrients represent a fraction of the nutrients removed, refined grains are considered nutritionally inferior to whole grains. [ [http://eap.agrenv.mcgill.ca/Publications/EAP35.htm Campbell, Hauser & Hill, "Nutritional Characteristics of Organic, Freshly Stone-Ground, Sourdough & Conventional Breads", McGill University, 1991] ] However, the removal of fiber coupled with fine grinding results in a considerably higher availability of grain energy for use by the body. [ [http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/grsci2/mf2050.pdf Goodband, Tokach & Nelssen, "The Effects of Diet Particle Size on Animal Performance", Kansas State University, 1995] ] Furthermore, in the special case of maize, the process of nixtamalization (a chemical form of refinement) yields a considerable improvement in the bioavailability of niacin, thereby preventing pellagra in diets comprised largely of maize products.

See also

*Whole grain
*Flour
*Whole wheat flour

External links

* [http://www.bakersfederation.org.uk/antiquity.aspx "The History of Bread", UK Bakers Federation, 2002]
* [http://www.breadbeckers.com/enrichment.htm "Exposing the Deception of Enrichment", The Bread Beckers, 2003]

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