What is "meal"?

Meal refers to a coarse or fine powder produced by grinding grains, seeds, or other food sources. It is commonly used as animal feed or as an ingredient in food processing to make flour. Meals can be made from various grains such as corn, wheat, oats, barley, or from seeds like flaxseed or soybeans. Depending on the grain or seed used, meal can have different textures and nutritional profiles. In food production, meals can be further processed into flour, used as a thickening agent, or incorporated into baked goods, cereals, and other food products.