groat

A groat is a hulled grain broken into fragments larger than grits, or a grain, such as oats, exclusive of the hull. It can also refer to an old British coin worth four pennies. Whole grains, such as wheat, rice, or barley, have their bran, germ, and endosperm intact. Milling is the primary process for preparing grains for consumption, involving grinding them into a form that can be easily cooked. Bulgur is a cereal food made from wheat groats that have been parboiled, dried, and ground, and it is a good source of dietary fiber, protein, iron, and vitamin B6.12345