Grain formative

Which of these are parts of a grain? Choose 3 correct answers.

• Germ

• Endosperm

• Bran

• Chaff

• Seed

Answer explanation

The chaff is not part of the grain itself, but an inedible covering around it. The germ is what would grow into a new plant. The endosperm is the starchy energy supply for the young plant and what we commonly eat e.g. white rice. The bran is a physical barrier that protects the seed.

Reorder the following grains by amount produced globally, starting with the most produced.

• Wheat

• Corn

• Oat

• Rice

• Sorghum

Which of these food items do not contain any grains?

• Popcorn

• Gnocchi

• Cous cous

• Polenta

• Falafel

Answer explanation

A falafel is made using chickpeas which is a legume, not a grain.

Which of the following is a coarsely ground flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat?

• Polenta

• Semolina

• 00 flour

• Gram

Which of these is not typically made using semolina flour?

• Couscous

• Gnocchi

• Pasta

• Bulgar wheat

Answer explanation

Bulgar wheat is made by parboiling, drying and cracking whole kernels of wheat.

Which part of a grain contains the most starch?

• Germ

• Bran

• Endosperm