aleurone
/əˈlʊroʊn/
noun
- A layer of protein-rich cells found in the outer part of the endosperm of cereal grains like wheat, barley, and rice.
- Scientists study the aleurone to understand how seeds germinate.
- The aleurone layer in wheat contains many important nutrients.
- When milling rice, the aleurone is often removed to produce white rice.