Relating to or containing aleuron, which is a powdery protein-rich substance found in grain seeds.
From Greek 'aleuron' (flour, meal) + '-ic.' Aleuritic describes the flour-like protein granules found particularly in cereal grain seeds.
The aleuritic layer in grain seeds is nature's nutrition package—it stores all the proteins and minerals the baby plant needs to grow, which is why bran is so healthy to eat!
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