Grains Unit
A grain which is used mainly in soups.
Barley
Whole wheat kernels are called wheat ________
Berries
The outer covering of grain, which contains fiber and the B vitamins
Bran
Rice with a nutlike flavor and chewy texture
Brown Rice
Precooked, dried, cracked wheat is called ______.
Bulgur
Parboiled or ______________ rice is partially cooked before it is milled.
Converted
______________ wheat is used to make the special flour for pasta.
Durum
The part of the grain that is made up primarily of starch and protein.
Endosperm
Grain products in which nutrients lost in processing are replaced.
Enriched Products
Cereals advertised as "natural" are always high in nutrients.
False
In processing, the bran and the endosperm are removed from the grain kernel, leaving only the germ.
False
Pasta includes macaroni but not noodle products.
False
Rice grains broken into tiny particles are as nutritious as unbroken ones.
False
The germ of a grain kernel contains fiber.
False
The microwave oven is ideal for cooking pasta and rice.
False
Grains are the dried seeds or _____________ of cereal grains.
Fruits
The sprouting section of grain inside the kernel from which a new plant can grow.
Germ
___________, which are sometimes used in place of rice or potatoes, are made from ground, hulled white corn.
Grits
Seed of the grain plant.
Kernel
_______________ rice is dry and fluffy when cooked.
Long Grain
A type of polish pasta consisting of dumplings stuffed with mashed potatoes or cottage cheese filling is:
Pierogi
__________ rice is cooked and then dehydrated.
Pre-cooked
Pasta should be added to boiling water
Slowly
Most grains when overcooked become
Sticky
To avoid rancidity of the natural oils, whole grain products kept longer than several weeks should be
Stored in the refrigerator
A grain product that is a cross between rye and wheat, and is more nutritious than wheat is
Triticale
Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice.
True
Grain products are complex carbohydrates and an excellent source of energy and fiber.
True
When combined with legumes, grain products provide high-quality proteins.
True
Whole-grain products are made of the entire kernel and contain most of the original nutriets.
True
Technically not a rice, but a grain of water grass. This often found in areas around the great lakes.
Wild Rice
In comparison to white rice, brown rice has
more nutrients
Pasta Should NOT be (this will appear as an all of the following are true except question on the test)
rinsed after cooking