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Whole grains: what makes a grain “whole”?

Whole grain contains the natural components of the kernel — bran, germ and endosperm — in the appropriate proportions. A “brown” colour alone does not prove that a product is wholemeal.

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ICC — Whole Grain Definition

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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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