Grains
What are the 3 main parts of a grain kernel?
Bran, Germ, and Endosperm
What type of rice grains stay separate after they are cooked?
Long-grain rice
Which nutrient does whole-wheat pasta provide more of than enriched pasta?
Fiber
Which grain contains more soluble fiber than any other grain?
Oats
1 cup of uncooked rice yields how much cooked rice?
3 cups of cooked rice
What is the inedible outer coat of of grain that is removed after harvesting?
The hull
What is the whole-grain form of rice?
Brown rice
What grain is pasta usually made from?
Durum
The replacement of nutrients lost through processing is called ...?
Enrichment
What type of rice is precooked and dehydrated?
Instant Rice
Which is high in protein and contains all 8 types of amino acids?
Quinoa
Why should you avoid stirring rice while it cooks?
Stirring strips the starch and makes the rice sticky
Pasta that is firm to the tooth is called ...?
Al dente
Many grains are cooked the same way as ...?
Rice
How many different varieties of rice are there?
More than 40,000
What parts of the grain are often removed during processing? (hint: there's two)
The bran and germ
When cooking rice, you should use a ... ratio of water to rice.
2:1 ratio
Pasta will stick together if it is cooked in too little ...?
Water
Where should whole-grain products be stored?
In the fridge
Which grain contains 30-40% more protein than wheat?
Kamut
Which grain is a cross between wheat and rye?
Triticale
Boil water, add rice, leave and let simmer
What is the proper way to cook pasta?
Boil water, add pasta, bring back to a boil until al dente
What cooking method applies to ALL grains?
They must be cooked in liquid
What type of rice is used for sushi?
Medium-Grain Rice