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Grains
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.
863 Questions
Has anyone else heard of the cereal hocus pocus?
Yes.
But my question is, what do the shapes represent? One looks like a Christmas tree. Another like a shuttlecock. What gives?
What are the physical characteristics of the cayenne plant?
The cayenne plant produces long red peppers and grows to a height of 2-6 ft (0.5-2 m).
What country does poradge oats come from?
The earlies examples of oat grains were found in Egypt among remains of the 12th Dynasty. This was about 4,000 years ago. However they were weeds and not actually cultivated by the Egyptians. the first cultivated oats were found in caves in Switzerland from the time of the Bronze Age.
What is the difference between wheat barley maize etc?
apart from the fact that they all come from different plants, taste totally different, have different cooking properties, contain different amounts of gluten and grow in different climates, no not a lot.
Is cheerios older than corn flakes?
No. Cheerios was created on June 19, 1941. Kellogg's Corn Flakes were 1st sold to the public in 1906.
What state is located in the Spring Wheat Belt?
North Dakota may be leader in spring wheat production.
Kansas is leader in winter wheat production.
Is puffed millet the same as hulled millet?
No. Hulled millet can be used like/with quinoa to cook. Puffed millet is a cereal and does not require cooking
The most accurate description of grains?
Grassy plants cultivated for food is the most accurate description of grains.
Who was Rastus on cream of wheat box and was he a real person?
I've read he was indeed a living person by the name of Frank White. Originally from Barbados he became a naturalized citizen in the United States in 1890 after coming to the U.S. in 1875. He's said to have died on February 15, 1938, and he is buried in Leslie, Michigan..
Are cereal grain rusts saprophytes or parasites?
They are parasites b/c they feed off of the plant while it is living and benefit at its expense.
