What does "wholegrain" mean?

A cereal grain that contains cereal germ, endosperm, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm.

What is a synonym for "wholegrain"?

Common synonyms include: whole, wholemeal.

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A cereal grain that contains cereal germ, endosperm, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm.
"Best sources lean red meat, poultry, fish, dark green, leafy vegetables and wholegrain cereals."

"Best sources lean red meat, poultry, fish, dark green, leafy vegetables and wholegrain cereals."

From whole + grain.

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