What is a grain?

What is a grain?

The edible seeds of certain grasses.

Why are grains a staple food?

• They are inexpensive

• They have a high energy value

• They have good keeping quality

Name 3 types of grain?

Some types of grains are?

• Barley

• Buckwheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Oats

• Rye

• Wheat

What are the three parts of the grain?

What are the three parts of a grain?

• The bran

• The Endosperm

• The Germ

Which part of the grain does this describe?

It is rich in fiber. It is considered a natural laxative.

The part of the grain that is rich in fiber and considered a natural

laxative is...

The Bran

What is the big center of the grain that is high in complex carbohydrates and protein?

The big center of the grain that is high in complex carbohydrates

and protein is...

The Endosperm

What is the sprouting part of a grain from which a new plant can

grow?

The sprouting part of a grain from which a new plant can grow

is ...

The Germ

What are the names of the three B Vitamins?

What are the names of the three B Vitamins?

• Thiamin

• Riboflavin

• Niacin

What two other nutrients do we find in grains?

Hint - one helps build strong bones and the other one helps red

blood cells.

What two other nutrients do we find in grains?

• Phosphorous

• Iron

How many servings from the grains group do we need a day?

How many servings from the grains group do we need a day?

6-11 servings

Two slices of bread are considered one serving?

True or False

Two slices of bread are considered one serving?

False - One slice of bread is considered one serving.

Define Enrichment.

Enrichment is-

When they put back into a product the nutrients that were lost during

processing. Especially the B vitamins and iron when it comes to

grains.

Define fortified.

Fortified is-

When they add 10% or more of the daily value for a specific nutrient to a

product.

What is the difference between short grain and long grain rice?

The difference between short grain and long grain rice is...

• Short grain rice is almost round and it is plump and sticky.

• Long grain rice is long and narrow and it is fluffy and stays separated.

One cup of uncooked rice will yeild how much cooked rice?

One cup of uncooked rice will yeild how much cooked rice?

3 cups

Because rice triples in volume when cooked.

What type of rice is parboiled briefly before the hull is removed

to save nutrients?

What type of rice is parboiled briefly before the hull is removed

to save nutrients?

Converted Rice

What type of rice has all three parts of the grain because only

the hull has been removed?

What type of rice has all three parts of the grain because only

the hull has been removed?

Brown Rice

What type of rice has been precooked and dehydrated?

What type of rice has been precooked and dehydrated?

Instant Rice

What type of rice is made up of the endosperm and germ, the

bran has been removed?

What type of rice is made up of the endosperm and germ, the

bran has been removed?

White Rice

Brown rice has a nut like flavor.

True or False

Brown rice has a nut like flavor.

True

B Vitamins are water soluable.

True or False

B Vitamins are water soluable.

True

Do you rinse rice after cooking?

Do you rinse rice after cooking?

No

What type of wheat is used to make pasta?

What type of wheat is used to make pasta?

Durum Wheat

Durum wheat is used to make pasta because of its high gluten

content.

True or False

Durum wheat is used to make pasta because of its high gluten

content.

False

It is used because it has little or no gluten.

When pasta is cooked the starch swells as it absorbs water and

becomes soft and starchy. This process is called what?

Gelatinization

One serving of pasta is ____cup of cooked pasta.

One serving of pasta is __1/2__cup of cooked pasta.

Why is it important to read the box when cooking pasta? What

part of the directions may be different?

It is important to read the box when cooking pasta because the time you need to boil the pasta

may vary depending on the type.

How can you prevent pasta from sticking together after cooking,

without washing away important nutrients?

Add oil to the boiling water.

Noodles are a type of macaroni that has ____ added to it for color

and richness.

Noodles are a type of macaroni that has _egg_ added to it for

color and richness.

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