Oat bran
What is Oat bran?
Oat bran is the outer layer of the oat groat, separated during the milling process. It is a nutritious part of the oat grain, rich in fibre and other beneficial compounds. It is typically dried and sometimes lightly toasted before being used in food products.
Is Oat bran vegan?
Oat bran is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Oat bran gluten-free?
However, oats can be contaminated with gluten during growing or processing, so products containing oat bran may need to be labelled as containing cereals containing gluten if they exceed the legal threshold.
Is Oat bran a major allergen?
Oat bran itself is not one of the 14 major allergens.
What is Oat bran used for?
Oat bran is added to foods for its nutritional contribution, particularly its high fibre content, and to improve texture.
Is Oat bran safe?
Oat bran is not a food additive and is not assigned an E-number.
Why it's used
Oat bran is added to foods for its nutritional contribution, particularly its high fibre content, and to improve texture. It is commonly found in breakfast cereals, mueslis, oatcakes, and baked goods like biscuits and bread, where it can add a slightly nutty flavour and a denser texture.
Health notes
Oat bran is not a food additive and is not assigned an E-number. It is a source of dietary fibre, which the NHS notes can contribute to a healthy digestive system and may help to lower cholesterol levels. The UK's Eatwell Guide recommends including fibre-rich foods like oats in the diet. EFSA has evaluated oat beta-glucans (a component of oat bran) for health claims, and they are recognised for their role in maintaining normal blood cholesterol levels.
Allergen info
Oat bran itself is not one of the 14 major allergens. However, oats can be contaminated with gluten during growing or processing, so products containing oat bran may need to be labelled as containing cereals containing gluten if they exceed the legal threshold.
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