structure of cereals

• cereals consist of the endosperm, the germ and the bran
• the germ is where the root and sprout would shoot from if the grain was planted
• the germ contains fat, vitamin e and vitamin b
• the endosperm is where the flour comes from
• the endosperm contains a starch and protein supply for energy
• the bran is the fibre part of the grain
• the bran is a source of dietary fibre, vitamin b and is used for healthy digestion
• wholegrain flour contains the bran wheras white flour does not