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How many varieties of rice are there? Why are whole grains better than refined grains? The Grains category can help answer the important questions about this very important food group.

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What can you use maize for?

Maize is a kind of grain used mainly to feed livestock. In the US it's called "corn". A lesser amount is used for food products like corn tortillas, corn meal, and corn chips. The sweeter kind, called sweet corn, is also a popular food item in the US.

How do you make kefir grain?

Write a robust and detailed answer to the following question - How do I make kefir?

Kefir is a fermented milk drink that originated in the Caucasus region. It is made by adding kefir grains to milk and allowing the mixture to ferment. The kefir grains are a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast that feed on the lactose in milk, producing lactic acid and carbon dioxide. This fermentation process gives kefir its characteristic tangy taste and slightly effervescent texture.

To make kefir, you will need:

  • milk (cow, goat, or non-dairy alternatives like soy or almond milk)
  • kefir grains
  • a clean glass jar

Instructions:

  1. Pour milk into the glass jar. The amount of milk you use will depend on how much kefir you want to make. A good rule of thumb is to use 1 tablespoon of kefir grains for every cup of milk.
  2. Add kefir grains to the milk and stir gently to combine.
  3. Cover the jar with a clean cloth or coffee filter and secure with a rubber band.
  4. Set the jar in a warm place (around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal) to allow the kefir to ferment. The fermentation process will take 24-48 hours.
  5. After 24-48 hours, check on the kefir. It should have a slightly tangy taste and slightly effervescent texture. If it is too tart for your liking, you can allow it to ferment for a longer period of time.
  6. Once the kefir is to your liking, strain the kefir grains from the milk using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  7. Transfer the strained kefir to a clean glass jar and store in the refrigerator. The kefir will continue to ferment slowly in the refrigerator, so you may want to give it a taste before using to see if it is to your liking.
  8. The strained kefir grains can be reused to make more kefir. Simply add them to fresh milk and follow the above instructions.

Is corn a veggie or a grain?

Corn is a grass and is classified as a grain. It is often served as a vegetable, but is a grain.

What is the difference between sooji wheat rawa and samba wheat rawa?

Samba wheat rawa is made from pure Samba variety wheat including the skin of the wheat which contains many B Complex Vitamins and the sooji wheat rawa is amde from wheat too but with ordinary wheat not the samba quality and its without the wheat skin

What does durian taste like?

1) It is difficult to describe the taste of a durian since, a) there is little to compare it with and b) not all durians taste the same. I think a sweet butterscotch type of taste is probably near.

2) It smells awkwardly sweet, and tastes like a mix between pineapple and raw onions. (I found it quite unpleasant.)

3.) It taste like Heaven, smell like Hell but you can drink Durian as juice in Mandura beverage and it really taste like Heaven

What is the structure of corn?

Corn or maize contains carbohydrates and simple sugars such fructose, glucose, and sucrose. The starch from maize contains two glucose polymers (amylose and amylopectin).

Is whole grain the healthiest bread?

1. Whole grain has more fiber than whole wheat. More fiber may help the lower colon stay healthy and aids in proper elimination of waste. 2. Whole wheat is a marketing term that is basically meaningless. Most flour is made from wheat so is in-fact whole wheat flour unless some other grain flour has been added such as rye, oats, corn, potato or other possible flours have been added. 3. Whole grain is lower on the glycemic scale than whole wheat making it slower to be digested and absorbed, thus may be a better choice for diabetics and people interested in weight loss. 4. Because whole grain is less processed than whole wheat it may retain more of it's original vitamins and fiber than the more processed flours used to make whole wheat and other breads. 5. Typically the baker knows the consumer who is looking for whole grain is health conscious and is more likely to use 'healthier' oils and may use flours with less preservatives.

What is the life span for a corn plant?

I Have A Corn Plant That Is 34 Years Old And Still Looks Healthy. I Have ANotheR Which Is An Offspring.

Why is the maize so important to Mexico?

The maize was important to because for eat.The Maya's main crop was maize.The maize they grew, however,was smaller than modern ear of corn

What is millet?

it is a grain used to plant food with

Shelf life of cereal?

It's probably in a box, so it would smell like cardboard for starters lol. And it would smell like the other items

in/on the shelf.

What country does multigrain bread come from?

Multigrain breads come from just about every country around the globe. The name is used to describe breads that have multiple types of grains that have been minimally processed. The multigrain bread is the best choice for a healthy diet.

What are the ANDI scores for cereal grains?

Here are the Aggregate Nutritional Density Index (ANDI) scores of cereal grains:

Oats, old-fashioned or steel-cut 53

Corn 44

Barley, whole grain; Wild Rice 43

Brown Rice 41

Sprouted Grain Bread 39

Pearled Barley 32

Yellow corn, canned 28

Kamut 27

Wheat Berries; Whole Wheat Bread; Whole Wheat Bagel; 25

Cornmeal, whole grain; Granola 22

Buckwheat; Quinoa; Whole Wheat Tortilla 21

Rye Bread 20

Millet; Quick Oats, Whole Wheat Pasta, Whole Wheat Pita; Pumpernickel Bread 19

Bagel; White Bread; White Pasta 18

Bulgur 17

Popcorn, air-popped; Raisin Bread 16

White Flour Tortilla; Couscous 15

English Muffin; Pretzels 13

Rice Cakes; Corn Tortilla; White Rice 12

Granola Bar; Saltines 11

Corn Pasta; Rice Milk 10

Oreos 9

Fig Bars; Graham Crackers; Popcorn, oil popped, no salt; Toaster Pastry 8

Corn Chips 6

Chocolate Cake; Pound Cake 5

Corn Syrup 1

How is wheat transported in Canada?

Canadians grow large amounts of wheat, so they almost certainly make their own flour.

How much energy in quinoa?

1 cup of cooked quinoa contains roughly 222 calories.

How is maize grown?

Corn, or by its more international name, maize, is usually grown by tilling up the soil, working it down smooth to make a good seedbed, and planting the seed (by hand or machine) about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) down in the soil. If the soil is damp and warm enough (50 deg. F or higher), the corn will emerge in 1 to 2 weeks. Then weeds, insects, and diseases need to be controlled for the next two to four months. If the corn is for human consumption (sweet corn), it will be ready to harvest about 18 to 21 days after the pollen has fallen on exposed silks. If the corn is to be grown to full maturity (senescence), it will be ready when the the kernels have dried on the cob to the point where they are quite hard and can be separated completely from the cob. Dried corn kernels can be stored the longest if they are dried to about 15% moisture content.

How much sugar in a bowl of corn flakes?

Well this is hard to answer without knowing if you add sugar and fruit and does your bowl have the recommended serving size in it, or do you do like I do and just fill that bowl right to the top?Let's say you have the standard serving size of Kellogg's Corn Flakes with low fat milk.

  • one cup (28g) of flakes = 100 calories
  • 1/2 cup (123g) of skim milk = 43 calories [2% milk would be 62 calories]
  • 143 calories x 3 bowls = 429 calories

Can eating corn flakes help you lose weight?

i like cornflakes because i like corn and the taste of them.Also i like them because they are crunchy and can be a quick snack.

  • II DNT

I like cornflakes because they taste like my nans vaginal herpes

Shut up fool that's disgusting go die!!

Where does whole grain bread come from?

The bread named granary bread gets its name from the flour which is used that bears the same name. This bread began being made in the country of England.

What do nutri grain bars have in them?

Wheat, wholegrain oats, fruit and sugar I think.

What makes corn a grain?

Annual worldwide corn production is around 850 million metric tons, grown on about 170 million hectares.

Does corn flakes contain protein or fiber?

Yes it does but not very much. It has one gram of fiber in each serving, (0.5 of a cup per serving) and that's equivalent to four percent of the human body's normal/recommended daily value/intake.

Does frog eat corn flakes?

just clean the tank and buy it some fish food check every few min.s

Are hominy grits a whole-grain food?

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Hot bulk pork sausage
  • 1/8 ts Salt
  • 1 1/2 lb Lean ground beef
  • 1/8 ts Pepper
  • 3/4 c Regular grits
  • 1/4 ts Garlic powder
  • 14 oz Jar pizza sauce
  • 10 oz Shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 Med. onion, chopped
  • 1 lg Green pepper, chopped

Brown sausage and ground beef in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles; drain well. Cook grits according to package directions; spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Combine pizza sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Layer half each of pizza sauce, meat, green pepper, onion, and cheese over grits. Repeat layers, omitting remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Add remaing cheese and bake uncovered, an additional 5 minutes. 8 servings. This recipe was the first place winner in the 4-H division of the Annual Greater Grits Cook-off.