what are cereal grains Flashcards
what are cereal grains
Cereals are grasses grown for the edible parts of their grains which are comprised of an endosperm, germ and bran
what are the parts of the cereal grain
they are comprised of an endosperm, germ and bran
what family do the cereal grains belong to
True cereals are members of the botanical family Poaceae
what is the Poaceae family
The Poaceae are a widespread family of grasses that includes cereal grasses, bamboos, native grassland grasses and lawn and pasture grasses. The family exhibits tremendous morphological, ecological and genetic diversity.
what is the cereal grains
The cereal grains are the harvested portions of the cereal grasses
what is the most common cereal grain
The most common cereal grains are wheat, rice, corn (maize), barley, oats, sorghum and rye. Types of wheat such as bulgur, einkorn, farro, freekeh, emmer and spelt have recently gained attention and more widespread cultivation as has triticale, a hybrid of wheat and rye. Most of the millets and teff are cereal grains. Sugar cane is also a cereal grain.
what are pseudo cereals
Pseudo cereals include buckwheat, quinoa, chia, acacia and amaranth
what are cereals and pseudocereals both a source of
Both true cereal grains and grains from pseudo cereals are considered major sources of starch although they may also contain significant levels of fat and protein
what affects the grains end use
The types and amounts of fats and proteins present affect the suitability of the grains for various end uses.
