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The outside layer of the oat grain, which is used as a cereal and in baked goods for flavor and texture.

A cereal plant that thrives in temperate climates, preferring cool, moist conditions and growing in areas where other important grains, such as wheat and corn, do not grow well.

The nutrient packed layers covering the inner kernel of most grains. Bran is loaded with insoluble fiber, which is important for digestive health, and soluble fiber, which helps to lower the cholesterol level in the blood.