cereal grains and pasta

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cereal refers to seeds from the grass family gramineae

husk

protects the grain from damaging environment

bran

excellent source of fiber and minerals

aleurone layer

fibrous coating under the bran is called

endosperm

starchy portion that makes grains excellent source of complex carbs

germ

rich in fat, some protein, vitamins, and minerals; embryo of

flours

fine powder created from crushed endosperm

breakfast cereals

categorized as ready-to-eat cold cereals or hot cereals; made from wheat, corn, or oats

alcoholic beverages

various grains fermented

animal feeds

grains are important for livestock and pet feed; cereals are grown for this

refined grains

bran and germ are removed; gives finer texture and longer shelf life

gluten

this is made from the combination of glutenin + gliadin

hard wheat

harvested during the winter

soft wheat

grown in the spring and is the majority of wheat in the US;

oats, corn, rice, millet, sorghum, and teff

these are examples of gluten free cereals

amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa

these are examples of pseudo

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moisture is biggest contributor to grain deterioration

semolina

this is a flour derived from durum wheat

rye wheat

this contains more free sugars and dietary fibers