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All plants in the grass family
Grains
This grain is mostly used for animals, a small percentage is used for human consumption
Oats
Three main parts of a grains
Bran, endosperm, germ
The small, separate dry fruits of grains
Kernels
What part of the grain contains complex carbohydrates and proteins?
Endosperm
This grain is made of the entire kernel and contains most of the original nutrients
Whole-grain
If nutrients are lost in processing, what must happen?
Enrichment or fortify
One of the oldest food plants
Wheat
This includes the entire wheat kernel, including bran and germ
Wheat berries
Wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried, and crushed
Bulgur
Made from crushed wheat berries
Cracked wheat
Starchy seed of plants grown in flooded fields in warm climates
Rice
What is a paddie?
Asian wetland where rice is grown
The most used rice in the United States
long grain
How is rice classified?
Grain length
This rice has grains that are plump, tender, and moist
Medium grain
