13 Terms
Contributors in Grains
Grains
oat
Food (other); Grains
A very nutritious cereal grass. Oats that have been cleaned, toasted, and hulled become oat groats which can be cooked and served. Steaming and flattening the grain in rollers produces rolled oats. ...
oat bran
Food (other); Grains
The outer casing of the oat grain. This part of the grain is very high in soluble fiber, which is believed to be effective in helping to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.
pasta
Food (other); Grains
A staple made from flour, salt, water and often eggs. Countless varieties are served covered with sauces, cheese, butter, olive oils, soups, or used to enclose stuffings.
penne
Food (other); Grains
A large, straight, tube-shaped macaroni noodle that is cut on the diagonal.
phyllo
Food (other); Grains
This word is Greek for leaf. It refers to the tissue-thin layers of pastry dough used in Greek and Near Eastern preparations such as Baklava and Spanakopita.
polenta
Food (other); Grains
A staple from northern Italy, where it is used like a bread. Polenta is a cornmeal mush that can be served hot or cooled until firm then cut into squares that are fried. Parmesan or gorgonzola cheese ...
popcorn
Food (other); Grains
A variety of corn with small, hard kernels and a large endosperm. When heated, these kernels explode from internal pressure to produce an inside-out white popped corn. Can be eaten as a breakfast ...
