Farro is a variety of wheat, it's an ancient grain, and has a nutty flavor. In the US, most farro is pearled, meaning that the outer layer(s) have been removed to speed up the cooking process. Bob's Red Mill, an easy to find brand of farro, has been scoured, removing a layer of bran. Because of this, it's not technically considered a whole grain, but it still retains the nutritional value from the remaining, an easy to find brand of farro, has been scoured, removing a layer of bran. Because of this, it's not technically considered a whole grain, but it still retains the nutritional value from the remaining bran and germ.