noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
whole grain
Refers to grains that retain the bran, germ, and endosperm. Often used attributively with の, as in 全粒粉 (whole wheat flour) or 全粒パン (whole grain bread).
This bread is made with whole wheat flour.
I try to eat whole grains for my health.
Compound of 全 (whole, entire) and 粒 (grain, granule). The reading ぜんりゅう follows standard on'yomi.