PREPARING CEREALS AND STARCH DISHES Flashcards
Any of several variously shaped edible preparations made from a flour and water dough, such as spaghetti.
Pasta
A white crystalline substance found in animals tissues and various foods.
Cholesterol
It’s soft and light
Fluffy
This is a fiber-associated compounds found in many plant families and common foods.
Lignans
Cholesterol is normally synthesized by the ___________ and important as a constituent of _____________________ and precursor to ______________________.
liver, cell membrane, steroid hormones
The highest concentrations of dietary lignans are found in _____________ as ____________________________.
flaxseed, secoisolariciresinol diglucoside
A plant-derived chemical that is not considered an essential nutrient in the human diet but it is believed to have beneficial health effects.
Phytochemical
The germ, endosperm, and bran is what makes the _____________ very healthy.
whole grain
Any numerous substances occurring in plants, that form stable foams with water.
Saponin
These are the seeds of certain grasses.
Grains
The harvested seed of grasses.
Grains
It is any grass cultivated for its edible grain.
Cereals
These are grown in greater quantities and provide more food energy worldwide than any other type of crop and are therefore staple crops.
Cereals
Types of whole grains (slide 8)
- Whole meal or whole grain
- Breads or crisp breads
- Dark seed breads
- Whole grain breakfast cereals
- Wheat germ
- Brown rice
- Puffed whole grains
- Bulgur
- Quinoa
- Couscous
- Popcorn
- Oatmeal
Types of grains (slide 8)
- Wheat
- Barley
- Oat
- Rye
- Corn
- Rice
- Millet
- Triticale
Types of Cereals (slide 8)
- Cake
- Desserts
- White bread
- Pasta
- Muffins
- Sweet or savory biscuits
- Refined grain breakfast cereals
- White rice
- Pancakes
- Waffles
- Pizza
A commonly known whole grain with great potential in recipes.
Wheat
A hearty grain with a beautiful nutty flavor.
Barley
A classic addition to soups and stews.
Barley
If you want to pack even more nutrients into recipes that call for barley, opt for __________ or _________________.
hulled or whole barley
An extremely versatile item to have in your pantry.
Oats
It can be added to sweet and savory meals alike.
Oats
A popular gluten-free grain.
Rice
It is versatile as a complementary ingredient in a number of dishes across cuisines.
Rice
It is higher in fiber, vitamins, and minerals than most whole grains.
Rye
Its distinct earthy flavor, along with its high gluten content, make it one of the most favored grains for bread-making.
Rye
Corn is rich in ____________, mainly _________ and can be woven into a number of __________.
antioxidants, vitamin C, recipes
It has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, becoming many foodies’ go-to side due to its nutritional benefits.
Quinoa
A commonly overlooked as a member of the grain family due to many refined corn products.
Corn
A great healthy substitute in lieu of other refined grains.
Quinoa
The dried, ground, precooked kernels of durum wheat.
Bulgur
It is most known for being the main ingredient in Middle Eastern dishes.
Bulgur
An ancient Italian whole grain that’s similar in flavor and texture to barley.
Farro
Farro is the star of many ____________ dishes such as _____________________.
Tuscan, hearty zuppa di farro
Freekeh is a Middle Eastern grain derived from ______________________.
green durum wheat