Cereals are the
seeds or grains of
cultivated grass
plants
examples
Average composition
of cereals
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
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