Grains Flashcards
What do grains provide (2)
Carbohydrates for energy
Vitamin B
What do whole grains provide (3)
Fibre
Lower glycemic index
Vitamin B
What do most grains need (1)
Need to be cool for palatability and digestibility
What does rice contain (2)
Amylose
Amylopectin
Amylose
Does no gelatinize during cooking
Becomes fluffy when cooked
Amylopectin
Becomes sticky when cooked
Long grain rice (3)
High in amylose
Low in amylopectin
Used for stir fry
Medium grain rice (2)
High in amylopectin
Used for risottos, salads, rice pudding
Short grain rice (3)
No amylose
Very high amylopectin
Used for sushi
What does cooking grains do (4)
Improves flavour
Softens cellulose
Gelatinize starch
Produces product without lumps
How r most grains cooked
Boiled or steamed
What’s the process of what occurs to the starch when being cooked (5)
Absorbs water Converts to steam Expands granules Releases starch Gelatinize (thickens)
Parts of grains(3)
Endosperm
Germ
Bran
Endosperm nutrient percents (4)
Carbohydrates : 70%
Proteins : 7%
Fat:0%
Fibre 4%
Germ nutrient percents (4)
Carbohydrates52%
Protein 23%
Fat 10%
Fibre 14%