Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Al Dente
pasta test for doneness meaning firm to the tooth
Instant Rice
precooked , then dehydrated. Cooks quickly
Health Benefits of the Bran
provide antioxidants, B-vitamins, & fiber
Health Benefits of the Germ
provide protein, minerals, B-vitamins, & healthy fats
Brown Rice
whole grain form with only husk removed
Process grain into Berries
whole grain minus the hull
Yield of cooked rice principle
1 cup uncooked rice yields 3 cups cooked rice
Ratio of Rice to Water
1:2 Ratio
1 cup uncooked pasta equals
2 cups cooked pasta
Rice
40,000 different varieties worldwide
Kernel
A whole seed grain, as of wheat or corn.
Short Grain Rice example
Aborio
Reduce Heart Disease
Diet rich in whole grains & plants, low in saturated fat and Cholesterol
Germ
Embryo that will sprout into another plant if fertilized by pollen
Wheat, Corn, and Rice
Most common types of Grain in the USA
Bran
Outer skin that protects core from sunlight and pests
Kasha
Roasted buckwheat that's ground or cracked
Medium Grain Rice example
Sushi
Semolina
only endosperm from Durum Wheat used
Spelt
Wheat replaced this "ancient grain" which remains unchanged from last several hundred years.
Enriched Grains
add back nutrients lost in milling process
Pasta
any of various flour-and-egg food preparations of Italian origin, usually made from Durham Wheat dough and produced in a variety of forms.
Processed grain called Pearled
bran removed and tumbled
Buckwheat
contains no gluten and not related to wheat
Bulgar
cracked durum wheat that's been parboiled, dried, then cracked
Basmati and Jasmine
examples of long grain rice
Process grain into Rolled
flaked meaning flattened between 2 rollers
Endosperm
food supply for the seed - largest part of kernel where starch is stored & flour comes from
Couscous
granular form of semolina
Process grain into Flour
ground into fine powder
Oats
have more soluble fiber than any other grain which slows digestion and extends fulness
Triticale
hybrid grain that is a cross between wheat and rye
Minerals found in grain
iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, copper, manganese
Barley
less popular grain that regulates blood sugar for 10 hours
Long Grain Rice
long, polished kernels that are bland and firm in texture.
Whole Grain
made from entire Kernel: Bran, germ, endosperm
Refined Grain
milled to remove bran and germ
Quinoa
seeds covered in bitterness that are a complete protein
Short Grain Rice
short plump almost round kernel. Cooked grains are soft and cling together
Medium Grain Rice
short, wide kernel. When cooked have tendency to cling together
Health Benefits of the Endosperm
starchy carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins & minerals
Parboiled Rice
steam passed through grain with husks on creating a polished look that is more nutritious than its white variety
Common Wheat
type of wheat used for flour
Durum Wheat
type of wheat with high protein and gluten