shortening is available all over, try the oil aisles, down with the ghee. i think i bought mine in the carrefour in city centre.

haven't seen bran, haven't really looked though. not sure its that readily available? try the cold cereal aisle? perhaps that explains the rather white brown bread. the rye bread i bought today must have had only 1 grain of rye as well. was delicious, but not very strong in the rye department.

another ingredient that seems to be fairly rare is baking soda. can always find baking powder.