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bran

[bran] / bræn /
NOUN
cereal
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Heavily processed milling strips away bran, germ and other nutrients, and while federal law requires such flour to be enriched, the end product still lacks key vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

Cattle receive specialized, highly-regulated care and expensive feeds of barley, corn, alfalfa and rice bran.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

I wanted something small like a bran muffin and quickly scanned the menu for “I Am Regular” to no avail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

A naturally occurring compound found in rice bran may influence how strongly the intestines contract, according to new research from Toho University.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026

And she gave Toby a saucer of water and some bran flakes and I let him run around the bathroom.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon

Procter & Gamble said its earnings were affected by its stepped up investments in marketing, and divestitures of some smaller brans.

From US News ● Aug. 2, 2016

Two half-quartern brans; pound of best fresh; piece of double Glo'ster; and, to wind up all, some of the richest sort you ever lushed!'

From Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens


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