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Explain the difference between whole grains and refined grains.

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Whole grain flour, from any type of grain, gluten-free or not, contains all three parts of the grain kernel, only it's ground together. Refined grain flour contains only the endosperm. The process of refining flour removes the germ and the bran. ... The process of refining flour removes the germ and the bran.

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Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel the bran, germ, and endosperm. Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins.

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