Grains True or False

Couscous is a popular grain in Asia

False North Africa

the outer, edible protective coat found on a seed of grain is the endosperm

False bran

during processing of grain the outer husk is removed to leave the kernel or grain seed

False bran and germ are removed

complex carbohydrates are found in the germ of grain

False endosperm

the bran is the food supply for the plant

False endosperm

pita bread is a type of leavened bread

False flatbread unleavened

the coarsely ground endosperm of corn is called bulgar

False grits

the entire kernel is used in enriched grain products

False only endosperm

Grains are the stems of plants in the grass family

False seeds or kernels

cooked grains should be placed in the refrigerator for long-term storage

False short

long-grain rice tends to be very moist and sticky when cooked

False short

Grains are the most important staple in the world food supply

True

grain product are often fortified with iron

True

ground bran cereals are high in fiber content

True

pasta is dough made from flour and water

True

the germ is a tiny seed that will grow into a new plant

True

the whole-grain form of rice is brown rice

True

triticale is a cross between wheat and rye

True

wheat germ is added to other foods for more nutritional value

True

wild rice is the seed of a water grass

True