Digestive bran, commonly referred to as wheat bran, is the outer layer of the wheat kernel, often removed during the refining process. It’s lauded for its high fiber content, which aids in digestion and can potentially offer other health benefits like reducing the risk of colon diseases. With its slightly nutty flavor, it’s a versatile ingredient that can be added to a variety of dishes.
Nutritional Information per 100g:
- Energy: 216 kcal
- Protein: 15.55 g
- Carbohydrates: 64.51 g
- Sugars: 2.85 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15.6 g
- Fat: 4.25 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Potassium: 1182 mg
- Magnesium: 354 mg
- Iron: 10.57 mg
Ingredients: 100% Wheat Bran
What it’s good for:
- Promotes healthy digestion due to its high fiber content.
- Can help lower cholesterol levels.
- Provides a feeling of fullness which can aid in weight management.
How to Use: Digestive bran can be sprinkled over yogurt, mixed into smoothies, or used as a baking ingredient in bread, muffins, and other baked goods. It can also be stirred into hot cereals or used as a crunchy topping for salads and casseroles.
Recipe Idea: Bran Muffins:
- 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease muffin cups or use paper muffin liners.
- Mix together wheat bran and buttermilk; let stand for 10 minutes.
- Beat together oil, egg, sugar, and vanilla and add to buttermilk/bran mixture. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir flour mixture into buttermilk mixture until just blended. Fold in raisins. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Diets it fits into:
- High Fiber
- Vegetarian
- Vegan (if not combined with animal products)
- Whole Grain
Please note that the exact nutritional values may vary based on the specific brand and processing of the digestive bran. Always refer to the product’s packaging for the most accurate information.
