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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