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_ _ _ _ _ are the seeds of certain grasses, the most important of which are wheat, oats, rice, barley, corn, rye, and buckwheat.
cereals or grains
starch
flour
lignans
This is a plant-derived chemical that is not considered an essential nutrient in the human diet but it is believed to have beneficial health effects.
cholesterol
lignans
saponin
phytochemical
It is the outer layer of the grain (fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and dietary minerals).
bran
endosperm
germ
chalazae
These can lower the risk of coronary heart disease, and slow or turn back cancers in animals.
phenolic acid
saponins
lignans
phytosterols
_ _ _ _ _ is an odorless, tasteless, white substance occurring widely in plant tissues and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes.
flour
potato
starch
grains
Starch is a carbohydrate.
True
False
This type of fiber can be partly digested and may help reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood.
insoluble fiber
indigestible fiber
soluble fiber
superfiber
Whole grain bread and breakfast cereals, brown rice, and whole-wheat pasta are good sources of this kind of fiber.
soluble fiber
super fiber
insoluble fiber
digestible fiber
Which of the following is/are type/types of starchy foods?
potatoes
bread
grains
pasta
What are the two most common forms of grain starches use in cooking?
wheat flour and potato starch
corn flour and potato flour
corn starch and tuber starch
wheat flour and corn starch
Sauces thickened with these starches are more translucent and glossy, and they have a silkier mouth feel.
wheat flour
corn starch
grain starches
root and tuber starch
What is made from whole potatoes and most of the time even the peel is included?
potato flour
potato starch
potato powder
potato fries
Washing rice removes the loose starch and prevents the rice from becoming pasty in cooking.
True
False
This is the best method for retaining nutrients in rice.
Absorption method
Boiling Method
Rice Cooker Method
Steaming and Simmering Methods
It is a classic Italian cooking method for medium grain rice.
Pilaf method
Risotto method
Riz au gras
Valenciana
This is characterized by the use of a flavored liquid (usually stock) and the addition of aromatic ingredients.
Boiling method
Pilaf method
Paella method
Risotto method
It is a fine, powdery flour ground from the endosperm, or white heart, of the corn kernel.
corn starch
potato starch
corn kernel
corn syrup
What is/are the difference/s between corn starch and flour?
Flour has twice the thickening power of corn starch.
Corn starch has twice the thickening power of flour.
Corn starch contains gluten, while flour is pure starch.
Corn starch is pure starch, while flour contains gluten.
Which of these is best served with cereals?
sugar
milk
cream
fruits
_ _ _ _ _ are excellent container for keeping cereals.
plastic bags
glass jars
paper bags
zip locks
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