bran
//bræn//
Noun
1
The outer layers of cereal grain, consisting of the aleurone and pericarp, which are removed during milling and used as a source of dietary fiber.
Bran is often added to bread to increase its fiber content.
2
A food product made from these outer layers, often added to cereals or baked goods for nutritional value.
I add bran to my morning cereal for extra fiber.