The product shall have a sweet odor and should not be heated or contain hard lumps. Production is widely distributed in the U.S. or located in a favorable transit network. Year to year production is declining as fewer millers separate the bran from other products. An important source of carbohydrates, protein, minerals and vitamins. Contributes bulk and biological conditioning effects.
Heaviest utilization is in ruminant and horse feeds.
Wheat bran is also used for specialty feeds and for food purposes.