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    Corn Bran

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    It is a food product which is made from tough outer layer of corn. It is rich in fiber and is used in various ways. In home cooking, it is used to increase fiber content of various foods and also to add texture. Grains compose of three parts: bran, endosperm and germ. Bran is a hard outer shell that protects grain from elements. The bran could be processed and also independently sold. Theoretically, maize bran resides bran coating eliminated in early stages of processing. The corn products such a grits incorporate bran and germ for additional nutritional value. The finer ground corn flour products could be made with bran intact. When added to a recipe, it promotes fiber content. It could also be used in chips, cereal and snack bars.

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    https://www.feedipedia.org/node/712

    http://articles.latimes.com/1988-10-23/local/me-287_1_corn-bran

    http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-corn-bran.htm

     

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    Corn Bran Quick Facts
    Name: Corn Bran
    Colors Light
    Taste Bland
    Calories 170 Kcal./cup
    Major nutrients Total dietary Fiber (157.89%)
    Carbohydrate (50.07%)
    Iron (26.50%)
    Selenium (22.73%)
    Copper (20.89%)
    Name Corn Bran
    Color Light
    Flavor/aroma Bland
    Major Nutritions Total dietary Fiber 60 g (157.89%)
    Carbohydrate 65.09 g (50.07%)
    Iron, Fe 2.12 mg (26.50%)
    Selenium, Se 12.5 µg (22.73%)
    Copper, Cu 0.188 mg (20.89%)
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 2.079 mg (12.99%)
    Protein 6.35 g (12.70%)
    Magnesium, Mg 49 mg (11.67%)
    Zinc, Zn 1.19 mg (10.82%)
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.483 mg (9.66%)
    Calories in 1 cup (76 g) 170 Kcal.
    Nutritional value of Corn bran, crude
    Serving Size:1 cup, 76 g

    Calories 170 Kcal. Calories from Fat 6.3 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 3.58 g N/D
    Energy 170 Kcal N/D
    Energy 712 kJ N/D
    Protein 6.35 g 12.70%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.7 g 2.00%
    Ash 0.27 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 65.09 g 50.07%
    Total dietary Fiber 60 g 157.89%

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 32 mg 3.20%
    Iron, Fe 2.12 mg 26.50%
    Magnesium, Mg 49 mg 11.67%
    Phosphorus, P 55 mg 7.86%
    Potassium, K 33 mg 0.70%
    Sodium, Na 5 mg 0.33%
    Zinc, Zn 1.19 mg 10.82%
    Copper, Cu 0.188 mg 20.89%
    Manganese, Mn 0.106 mg 4.61%
    Selenium, Se 12.5 µg 22.73%

     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.008 mg 0.67%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.076 mg 5.85%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 2.079 mg 12.99%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.483 mg 9.66%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.116 mg 8.92%
    Folic Acid 3 µg N/D
    Folate, food 3 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 3 µg N/D
    Choline 13.8 mg 2.51%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 3 µg 0.43%
    Vitamin A, IU 54 IU N/D
    Beta Carotene 24 µg N/D
    Alpha Carotene 16 µg N/D
    Betaine 3.5 mg N/D
    Lutein + zeaxanthin 1030 µg N/D
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.32 mg 2.13%
    Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.2 µg 0.17%

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.099 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.084 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.011 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.185 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.001 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.185 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.32 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.31 g N/D
    Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid) 0.01 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.