Question

The b vitamin content of a whole grain is dramatically decreased during the refining process. to counteract these losses, in the united states, food manufacturers are required to enrich breads and cereals from milled, refined grains with which b vitamins? check all that apply. niacin vitamin b-6 riboflavin thiamin folic acid

Answer 1

The correct answers are niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, and folic acid.

Whole grains (for example oatmeal and brown rice) have the whole grain kernel, including the endosperm, germ, and bran. After going through the refining process, which lengthens shelf life and creates a finer texture, it is left with only the endosperm. These refined grains (like white bread and white rice) thus lose B vitamins as well as iron and fiber.