Grain Products

Question 0

Kasha

Answer 0

roasted buckwheat that is hulled and crushed

Question 1

Grits

Answer 1

coarsely ground endosperm of corn

Question 2

Triticale

Answer 2

a cross between wheat and rye

Question 3

Quinoa

Answer 3

small, rice like grain. cooks faster than rice

Question 4

Couscous

Answer 4

steamed, cracked endosperm of wheat kernal

Question 5

Bran

Answer 5

edible outer protective layer of seed (center)

Question 6

Cornmeal

Answer 6

coarsely ground dried corn

Question 7

Pasta

Answer 7

dough made from flour and water

Question 8

Endosperm

Answer 8

food supply for a seeds embryo

Question 9

seed coats

Answer 9

coats seeds under bran (outer shell)

Question 10

Germ

Answer 10

tiny embryo in a seed that will grow

Question 11

what qualities have made grain products so popular around the world?

Answer 11

naturally packed with nutrients, used for many things, and cheap

Question 12

al dente

Answer 12

dry pasta, generally cooked to a doneness (firm not mushy)

Question 13

why should pasta not be rinsed?

Answer 13

removes nutrients

Question 14

why shouldn’t you rinse grains before cooking them?

Answer 14

loss of added B vitamin

Question 15

how can you tell when rice is properly cooked?

Answer 15

should be tender & firm, and no liquid left in pot

Question 16

what are some possible advantages of using fresh pasta instead of dry pasta

Answer 16

faster
more nutrients
no preservatives

Question 17

______ is cooked in boiling water (doubles in bulk)

Answer 17

pasta

Question 18

______ is started in cold water and brought to a boil then simmered (triples in volume)

Answer 18

rice

Question 19

whole grain refers to?

Answer 19

the entire edible grain kernel