Gluten free grains – what are they?
Grains typically have four different parts to them. These are the husk or outer coating, the bran, then endosperm and the germ. The husk is indigestible and must be removed before the grain can be processed for use as a foodstuff. Inside the husk is the bran or protective layer. The endosperm is the starchy substance that forms most of the grain…around 85% normally. The germ is the embryo, from which new plants will grow, fed by the endosperm. Whole grains are an extremely useful food, as being unrefined, they retain all the nutrients that are in the bran and germ. They can be cooked and eaten as an accompaniment to a meal or used in the following ways.
