Results for: Grain
In Definitions

What are grains?

Grains are grasses cultivated for their fruit seeds (caryopis) that can be ground as a source of food (carbohydrates, specifically starches, and fiber). Common grains include … (MORE)
In Gold and Precious Metals

What is a grain of gold?

An Avoirdupois Ounce (the United states OZ) is exactly 28.349523125 grams - or 437.5 grains A Troy Ounce is exactly 31.1034768 grams - or 480 grains The troy ounce (ozt) is … (MORE)
In Geology

What are the grains of a rock?

Answer . Grain refers to the mineral particle sizes that make up the rock. The grain may be sand grains in sandstone, feldspar crystals in granite, or clay particles in mud… (MORE)
In Grains

Is a potato a grain?

No. The potato is a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennialnightshade Solanum tuberosum. The word "potato" may refer either tothe plant itself or to the edible tuber . A tu… (MORE)
In Nutrition

What is a grain?

it is either a plant/ food e.g a grain of rice . textiles- the way a pattern should go on a piece of fabric e.g it should go horizontal across the selvedge. . the grain of a… (MORE)
In Health

Why are grains important?

Grains contain carbohydrates, carbohydrates break down sugars, sugar goes into blood (called blood sugar). Carbohydrates keep your blood sugar at a normal level (unless your d… (MORE)
In Dumplings

Is dumplings a grain?

No. A dumpling is a spoonful of dough much like a biscuit that is cooked on top of a stew or soup.
In Health

How are grains good for you?

Grains are carbohydrates which in the body are later on made into sugar. That sugar is used to give your body energy.
In Poisons and Toxins

What is Naphthalene grains?

Naphthalene grains are simply flakes of napthalene, like moth ballsor moth flakes, commonly used to deter moths in closets.Naphthalene is a chemical which comes from coal tar,… (MORE)