Enriched grains are refined grains that have been “enriched” with nutrients during the manufacturing process. As noted earlier in this article, some vitamins and minerals are lost as a result of the removal of the bran and germ. Enriched grain products supposedly compensate for this loss with added substances like folic acid, iron, niacin, riboflavin and thiamin.Most refined grain products (such as all-purpose flour) are also enriched. However, the fiber lost in the manufacturing process is not added back in. Further, finished products like white bread may be advertised as “enriched,” but that in no way, shape or form makes them healthy.