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Grains- 2.05

22.05KK Grains: Good for You 2

BARLEY

CORN

OATS

RICE

WHEAT

REMEMBER: Grains are a great source of carbohydrates. When whole grains are eaten, the grains are carbohydrates and are considered complex carbohdyrates.

They are a good source of fiber in our diet.

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The Grain Kernel

Endosperm

Germ

Bran

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Grain Structure

Kernel-whole seed of a cereal.Bran-outer protective covering of the kernel. Endosperm-contains the starch and the protein.Germ-reproductive part of the plant. Whole Grain-products have all the parts of the kernel. Refined- products that have the bran and germ removed.

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Cooked Cereals

Cereals that require cooking are available in many forms. They require the addition of heat and liquid. Quick Cooking or instant cereals are partially cooked and require little time to prepare. Raw or old-fashioned cereal require longer cooking time.

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Rice

Rice ( also called white rice) is the white, starchy endosperm of the rice kernel. Brown Rice has had the hull removed but contains the bran and germ as well as the endosperm.

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Other Types of Rice

Long Grain Rice -dry and fluffy when cooked. Do not stir when cooking.

Short Grain Rice -small and sticky when cooked. May stir during cooking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDCQp7GLbJU

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Other Types of Rice

Parboiled or converted rice-has been soaked in warm water, drained, steamed and dried. Improves nutritive value and quality.Precooked or instant rice- has been cooked, rinsed and dried by a special process.Wild Rice-not really a rice-but a seed of a grass that grows in marshes. Has a nutlike flavor. More expensive.

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Pasta

Pasta is a nutritious, shaped dough that may or may not be dried. Pasta dough is made from semolina , which is produced from durum wheat.How is pasta made - YouTube

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Other Grain Products

Cornmeal -made from ground white or yellow corn. Hominy- a popular food in the South, it is corn minus the hull and germ.Cornstarch -refined starch obtained from the endosperm of corn. Used as a thickener.

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Other Grain Products

Barley -mild flavored. Used in soups.Bulgur -a popular side dish in the Middle East-Wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried, and crushed.

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Other Grain Products

Couscous-Steamed, dried, endosperm of wheat kernel.Kasha-roasted buckwheat that is hulled and crushed.

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Other Grain Products

Wheat Germ-germ portion of the wheat kernel.Farina-wheat product made by grinding and sifting wheat that has had the bran and most of the germ removed. Used as a thickener and a cooked breakfast cereal.

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Preparing Cooked Breakfast Cereals1. Bring the recommended amount of water to

boil2. While the water is boiling, add the cereal so

that it will not stick. All the cereal particles must have equal contact with the water and heat so the starch granules can swell uniformly.

3. Gently stir while adding to the water, and continue to stir while cooking. Stir gently to prevent the break up of the cereal product.

4. Cook over low to medium heat-until the cereal thickens.

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Preparing Rice1. Measure the rice and

water into a saucepan.2. Bring to a boil.3. Cover the saucepan.

Turn to low heat. 4. Do not stir long grain

rice. Allow to simmer 15-20 minutes.

5. Fluff with a fork6. http://

startcooking.com/how-to-cook-white-rice

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Preparing Pasta Products

1. Bring water to a boil. Use 2 quarts of water for each 8 ounces of pasta. If desired, you may add 1 tsp. of salt.

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Preparing Pasta Products

2. Add the pasta gradually to boiling water. The water should not stop boiling. 1 tsp. of cooking oil may be added to prevent sticking.

3. Simmer the pasta just until tender and drain. The term for correct doneness of pasta is al dente, which means tender but firm.

HOW TO COOK PASTA - YouTube