Grains

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Grains

• Chapter 17

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What are Grains???

• Germ
• Endosperm
• Bran

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Nutrients in Grains
Endosperm Bran Germ
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Grain Processing

• All grains must be processed, and this begins
  with removal of the outer husk.
• Whole Grain
• The ______ edible grain kernel is used, the
  resulting product contains most of the kernels
  original nutrients. Examples
  _____________________
• _____________________

• When the bran and germ are removed, many
  __________ are lost. Examples include white
  bread and most breakfast cereals. When this
  happens, the grain products are enriched and
  fortified.
• __________ a process in which some nutrients
  lost as a result of processing are added back to
  the product.
• ___________ a process of adding 10 or more of
  the Daily Value for a specific nutrient to a
  product.

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Buying Grains and Grain Products

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Rice

• Short grained rice

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Rice

• Medium grained rice

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Rice

• Long grains

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Brown Rice

White Rice

Converted Rice

Instant Rice

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Other Grains

• ______ mild-flavored, hardy grain, used in
  soups and stews
• ______ The ground bran of oat, rice or wheat
  can be purchased to use as a hot cereals or in
  baking.
• ______ Wheat kernels that have been steamed,
  dried, and crushed. Tender with a chewy texture.
  Used in main dishes, salads, and as a side dish.

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Other Grains

• _______ Coarsely ground dried corn, used as a
  breakfast cereal and baking
• _______ (KOOS-koos) Steamed, cracked endosperm
  of wheat kernel. Has a nutty flaovr and used in
  cereal, salad , main dishes, and sweetened for
  dessert.
• _______ Crushed wheat berries wsith a very
  tough and chewy texture. Often added to bread.
• Grits Coarsely ground endosperm of corn.
• _______ Roasted buckwheat that is hulled and
  crushed. Has a pleasant, nutty flavor. Used as
  breakfast cereal or side dish.

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Other Grains

• _______ Small, yellow grains with a mild
  flavor. Used in breads, cereals, or side dishes.
• _______ Often eaten as a hot cereal or used in
  baked goods.
• _______ (KEEN-wah) A small ivory colored,
  rice-like grain, and cooks faster than rice.

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Ready-to-Eat and Instant Cereals

• Breakfast cereals are among the largest selling
  foods in the U.S. 1billion spent annually!
• ____________________! Remember ingredients are
  listed by quantity. Avoid cereals high in sugar!