Grains And Cereals | L6 Flashcards
A _______ is any grass cultivated for its edible grain, which is composed of an endosperm, a germ, and a bran.
Cereal
Cereals are usually _____ pods or _____.
starchy pods or grains
Grain anatomy
• bran
• endospoerm
• germ
Cereals are filled with _______ and _______.
Vitamins and minerals
Most cereals are packed with _______, ______, and __________, making them a super-healthy food option.
Proteins, fiber, and carbohydrates
In their _______, ___________ , grains and cereals are rich sources of various essential nutrients, which include vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Natural, unrefined form
Whole grains promote digestive health , as these are high in what?
dietary fiber.
Fiber refers to all …
indigestible portions of plant-based foods
Fibers can be classified as _______ and _________, both of which can be found in foods derived from plants, including grains and cereals.
soluble and insoluble
Types of Cereals and their Benefits
Enumerate:
• wheat
• rice
• oats
• barley
• millet
• sorghum
• maize
• rye
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______ is a staple food that is processed into flour and used for different types of bread, pastries and pastas.
Wheat
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It can be ground into flour, which is classified according to…
the part of the grain from which it was made and the hardness of the endosperm
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It is one of the most popular cereals in the world.
Wheat
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Wheat is a major source of what?
protein and fiber
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The main benefits of wheat are:
● It decreases the risk of obesity.
● It is rich in nutrients and helps in maintaining heart health.
● Wheat helps in digestion.
Types of Cereals and their Benefits
______ is a long stalk that has slender leaves and a small cluster of grains at the top.
Rice
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According to studies, the nutritional value of rice depends on the…
variety of rice, the quality of the soil, the manner in which rice is polished, enriched and cooked or prepared
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It is a significant cereal food that is also gluten-free.
Rice
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The main benefits of rice are:
● It can offer instant energy to the body.
● Rice has anti-inflammatory properties.
● It is a rich source of nutrients.
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_____ are popular source of energy which is commonly consumed as porridge
Oats
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It is available in different forms such as ________, ________, and ____________ as well.
• rolled oats
•instant
• steel-cut oats
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The layers of oats like endosperm and bran contain a soluble fiber known as ________.
beta-glucan
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The best part about oats is that…
they can be consumed as a gluten-free edible also
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Oats are highly valued for their nutritional benefits, especially by what?
health and fitness enthusiasts
Types of Cereals and their Benefits
Oats are proven to help what?
lower blood cholesterol level and thus help prevent diseases that affect the heart
Types of Cereals and their Benefits
The major benefits of oats are:
● It is a good source of diet for people who have diabetes.
● It can help in preventing constipation.
● Oats can enhance digestion.
● This cereal can boost weight loss.
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This cereal grain was one of the first agricultural crops to be grown in ancient times for food and other uses.
Barley
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Define Barley
A self-pollinating cereal crop and is a grass with upright stems and few leaves.
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It also has a spike containing two or six rows of flowers that develop into kernels.
Barley
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Barley is a famous cereal food in _____ and can be grown at the same temperature as ______.
India; wheat
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The benefits of barley are:
● It causes a reduction in cholesterol levels.
● It can decrease the occurrence of heart problems.
● It can speed up the weight loss process
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Define Millet:
They are considered one of the abundant resources containing fiber, vitamins, minerals and proteins.
Types of Cereals and their Benefits
The benefits of millet are:
● It can regulate blood sugar levels.
● It can cause a reduction in the occurrence of heart diseases.
● Helps in the loss of weight.
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_____ include a variety of grasses with small seeds.
Millet
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Millet can be ground into what?
It can be ground into flour for making bread, especially unleavened ones
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Whole grains can also be _____ or ______ and eaten as a side dish, like rice.
Millet; boiled or steamed
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Sorghum is a cereal grain that primarily grown for _______ and ______, but it is still important food crop.
Livestock feed and ethanol
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What are the health benefits of Sorghum?
● It can keep calcium levels stable.
● It is a great source for people suffering from celiac disease.
● Sorghum can prevent the growth of cancerous tumours.
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Is a large plant that has leafy stalk that produces ears containing the grain, which are called kernels.
Maize
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The kernels can be ________ and ________, or processed into a coarse flour called ______
Can be directly cooked and consumed; cornmeal
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_____ is an edible grass that produces grains or kernels, which are harvested and converted into useful products, including food.
Rye
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Rye flour is darker than the ______/, and yields a dark brown bread that is particularly dense.
wheat flour
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Rye can be also used to…
It can be also used to improve the flavor of bread and baked products made from white flour
Types of Cereals and their Benefits
During Spanish period these are only use as an alternative to _______.
Wheat; yeast
Types of Cereals and their Benefits
Good for the heart
Oats (oatmeal)
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What kind of oats is ideal for diet of diabetic persons?
Rolled oats
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Why rolled oats are good for the diet of diabetic persons?
Because their gluten free
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These types of grains are slightly bitter
Rye and Barley
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Cereals and Grains have incomplete ______.
Incomplete protein
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Benefits of fiber in our body?
Fibers help for easier and faster removal of waste materials.
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any of several species of cereal grasses
Wheat
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When wheat are ground it produces what?
Wheat flour
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Types of Flour:
• Bread flour
• All-purpose flour
• Cake flour
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(Types of flour)
It’s a strong and hard wheat with yeast
Bread flour
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(Types of Flour)
It can be use and suitable for all types of baked goods
All-purpose flour
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(Types of flour)
It is a soft wheat
Cake flour
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(Types of Flour)
perfect for delicate sponges and pillowy cookies, like snickerdoodles
Cake flour
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It is the capacity to hold the mixture
Gluten content
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It is used for making delicacies
Glutinous rice
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Examples of varieties of Rice:
• Jasmine
• Denorado
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MAIZE
(Kernels/corns)
Recipes;
• maja blanca
• pop corn
• corn soup
• can add to bulalo
• ginataang mais (delicacy)
• binatog/kinult
• cheese corn
• cornick
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NFA stands for…
National Food Authority
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Rice that comea from NFA are usually what?
Low quality rice
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Rice is a rich source of nutrients such as..
• carbs
• protein
• vitamins
• minerals
• fats
• water
• fibers
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(Beniefits of rice)
3 MINERALS
B1, B6, B12
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(Benefits of Rice; minerals)
B1 also known as…
thiamine
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(Benefits of rice; minerals)
B6 also known as…
Niacin
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B12 is also known as…
Riboflavin
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OTHER BENEFIT of Rice;
• anti inflammatory properties that boosts our immune system
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Rolled oats are good for diabetic persons because…
Rolled oats are gluten free
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Fibers are necessary for what?
Easy digestion
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BENEFITS OF OATS;
• lowers blood cholesterol level (soluble fibers)
• good for the heart (omega 3)
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Before it is only primarily grown as animal fodder and as a source of malt for alcoholic beverages, especially beer.
Barley
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(True or False)
Barley is commonly used in breads, soups, stews, and health products
True
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF BARLEY;
• speed up weight loss process
• decrease heart problems
Types of Cereals and their Benefits
Barley is high in fiber, especially beta-glucan, which may…
reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels
Types of Cereals and their Benefits
Rye contains more _____ than any other common cereal, and high-fiber foods make you feel fuller faster.
Fiber
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Traditionally, _____ has been used in products such as beer, teas and soup, while ___ is primarily used for breads, crackers and alcoholic drinks.
Barley; Rye
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It has almost the same health benefits with barley:
Rye
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Millet has…
Proteins
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Millets are full of tannins, phytates, and phenols that help protect your…
that help protect your cells against damage and potential diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol
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Sorghum feeds to what kind of animals?
Doves and livestocks
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_____’s whole grain is commonly used in baking, while its syrup is used as a sweetener.
Sorghum
Types of Cereals and their Benefits
It can be ground into flour for making bread, especially unleavened ones. Whole grains can also be boiled or steamed and eaten as a side dish, like rice.
Millet
Types of Cereals and their Benefits
The kernels can be directly cooked
and consumed, or processed into a
coarse flour called cornmeal
Maize
