Antidiabetic properties of rice and wheat bran—A review

In the present study, the increasing demand for the by‐products of rice and wheat, especially their bran part obtained by milling has been discussed along with their properties in controlling diabetes. It is composed of macronutrients and micronutrients, including fibers, and trace elements and different phytochemicals. Previously, they were being used as animal fodder or for other compost matter. Contrarily, it can be utilized for humankind to save world hunger and to cater to the need for extra food demand and eradication of malnourishment, particularly in the developing countries. The bran part can act as a defense against different chronic diseases, particularly diabetes, which accounts for 3.2 million deaths worldwide every year. Keeping this in view, the current review discusses the nutritional composition, biological, and therapeutic properties of rice and wheat bran. Practical applications Properly processed agricultural wastes can yield resourceful and economical by‐products. The bran part of rice and wheat is such an agricultural byproduct which is cheap and easily available. They contain vast amount of beneficial biochemical constituents. Properly processed bran part can be utilized for preparation of various value‐added food products which can save the world hunger, extra food demand, and malnourishment and will be a boon for the developing countries. It can be also useful in combating several chronic diseases including diabetes through dietary intake. The current study deals with the health beneficial aspects of agricultural by‐products viz., rice bran and wheat bran, especially antidiabetic property. According to ongoing studies, presence of bioactive compounds, peptides, phytochemicals seemed to be helpful in lowering blood glucose level and diabetes management. Market application of these bran‐based food products in diabetes management also has been recorded in this review expecting to be helpful to understand the trend and further utilization in daily diet besides lowering the risk of diabetes.