Cereals Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 types of cereals?
A
Wheat Barley Oats Rye Rice Maize
2
Q
What is the structure of cereals and what is the nutritive value of the three layers?
A
Bran- fibre iron vitamin B
Endosperm- starch and gluten
Germ-protein fat and vitamin B
3
Q
What is the composition of cereals?
A
Protein- 12% Fat-2% Carbohydrates-74% Minerals- iron and calcium Vitamins- vitamin b Water-12%
4
Q
What is pasta made from and what are the two types?
A
Pasta is made from durum wheat
Fresh pasta- has to be used quickly
Dry pasta- can be stored for up to a year
5
Q
What are the different types of rice?
A
Long grain rice
Savoury dishes eg curry
Medium grain rice
Italian rice eg risotto
Short grain rice
Sweet puddings and desserts
Whole grain rice
Takes 40 mins to cook. High fibre
Convenience rice products
Boil in the bag. Non stick. Cooked frozen rice
6
Q
What is a cereal?
A
Cereals are the seeds of cultivated grasses
