The separated outer covering of wheat kernel. Brown flakes. Mildly nutty flavor
What is Wheat Bran
100
Tan, pod-like shell; papery brown skin. Off-white nut. Distinctive, sweet flavor. Available whole in shell or shelled, skinned
What is a peanut
100
Shaped in short tubes, smooth or ridged, diagonally cut
What is penne pasta
100
Small; round. Brown; varieties include French (gray-green exterior with pale yellow interior), red, yellow, split white. Peppery flavor
What is a lentil
100
Dried inner bark of a tropical tree. Reddish-brown. Available in sticks or ground
What is cinnamon
200
What is the separated embryo of wheat kernel. Small, brown, pellet-like. Strong nutty flavor. Available toasted and raw
What is toasted wheat germ
200
Small, nearly round. Smooth, hard shell. Rich, sweet, delicate flavor. Available whole in shell; shelled whole, blanched, chopped
What is a hazelnut
200
Medium sized, bowtie-shaped pasta
What is farfalle pasta
200
Medium, acorn-shaped. Beige. Nutty flavor
What is garbanzo/chickpeas
200
Large seed of a fruit that grows on the tropical evergreen Myristica fragans. Small egg shape; dark brown. Sweet, spicy flavor and aroma. Available whole or ground
What is nutmeg
300
A polished, medium-grind wheat. White, flour-like. Very mild flavor
What is Farina Flour
300
Small, elongated kernel, about ½ inch long. Light tan. Buttery, mild flavor
What is a pine nut
300
Thin, long, flattened strands. Name comes from the Italian lingua, or tongue
What is linguine
300
Small; round. Green. Tender texture and slightly sweet flavor
What is a mung bean
300
Dried fruit of the aromatic caraway plant, member of the parsley family. Small striped crescent-shaped seeds. Distinct flavor similar to, but sweeter than, anise seeds
What is a caraway seed
400
Unrefined or minimally processed whole kernels. Light brown to reddish-brown. Somewhat chewy. Nutty flavor
What is wheat berries
400
Very tiny, round blue-black seeds. Crunchy texture. Rich, slightly musty flavor. Available whole or ground
What is a poppy seed
400
Small, irregular shape; grain-like. Similar to coarse sand
What is couscous
400
Small; kidney-shaped. Beige with black “eye.” Earthy flavor
What is a black-eyed pea
400
Seeds from plants within the cabbage family. Three types: traditional white/yellow (smaller; less pungent flavor), brown, and black (larger; pungent, hot flavor). Available whole or powdered
What are mustard seeds
500
Steamed, dried, and crushed fine, medium, or coarse. Light brown. Tender. Mild flavor