The cereal group

The cereal group

1. what are cereals?

   • Cereals are the seeds or grains of cultivated grass plants
     • examples

2. Average composition of cereals

3. Structure of cereals

   • The bran layer:good source of fibre,vitamin b and iron.It's removed wen cereals are processed
     • The Endosperm: This is mainly starch
       • The germ: This contains protein fat and vitamin B

4. FOOD VALUE

   • Carbs:is present in the form of fibre. Protein:good source of veg protein. Fat:mainly in the germ vitamins/minerals:good source of vitamin b also contains iron and calcium water:content is low,water is absorbed during cooking
     • Processing cereals
       • crushing of grains is called milling
         • The grain is washed dried then passed through metal rollers to break open the grain
           • to make white flour the wheat continues through a series of rollers and sieves until its smooth and white
     • Fortified foods
       • certain processed food such as cereal and flour have some of the vitamins and minerals removed
     • The effects of cooking on cereals
       • cellulose is softened and is digestable
         • heat causes starch grains to swell and burst
           • the grains absorb liquid

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