Rice
How is rice catagorized?
Length of the grain
What type of wheat is commonly used to make pasta?
Durum
Corn is a type of what?
A grain
What are the three main parts of a grain kernel?
bran, endosperm, germ
What are grains; the seeds of plants in what family?
The grass family
How much does rice expand when it is cooked?
It triples
What should you do when cooking pasta to keep it from sticking together?
Stir!
What major nutrient do grains like corn provide?
Carbohydrates
What is the outermost, inedible layer of a grain called?
hull/husk
Little Debbie Cakes, Candy, Cookies, and Soda are examples of what?
Simple Carbohydrates
What grain length would you need when making sushi rice?
Short Grain
What does al dente mean when describing pasta?
Firm/Slightly Chewy when cooked
Name another common grain found in North America besides corn, rice, or wheat.
oats or buckwheat
Which part of the grain is left in a refined grain?
Endosperm
Which type of carbohydrate provides longer-term energy and keeps you feeling full longer?
complex carbohydrates
If you cook 1 cup of rice how much should it expand?
What happens to pasta when it is cooked?
It doubles
What popular snack food is made when certain corn kernels are heated?
Popcorn
What is the difference between a whole grain and a refined grain?
A whole grain contains the entire kernel, while a refined grain contains only the endosperm.
What is the difference between enrichment and fortification?
Enrichment adds some nutrients back after processing, while fortification adds 10% or more of the daily value of a nutrient.
If a rice product only contains the endosperm after processing, is it a whole grain or refined grain?
What is durum wheat flour also called?
Semolina
Who produces the most corn in the world?
United States
During processing, parts of the grain are removed. What type of grain does this create, and what part remains?
A refined grain, with only the endosperm remaining.
Oats are considered one of the most ______ grains and are commonly eaten as ______ cereal.
A: Nutritious; hot.
nutritious, hot