This is a plant-derived chemical that is not considered an essential nutrient in the human diet but it is believed to have beneficial health effects.

It is the outer layer of the grain (fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and dietary minerals).

These can lower the risk of coronary heart disease, and slow or turn back cancers in animals.

_ _ _ _ _ is an odorless, tasteless, white substance occurring widely in plant tissues and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes.

Starch is a carbohydrate.

This type of fiber can be partly digested and may help reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood.

Whole grain bread and breakfast cereals, brown rice, and whole-wheat pasta are good sources of this kind of fiber.

Which of the following is/are type/types of starchy foods?

What are the two most common forms of grain starches use in cooking?

Sauces thickened with these starches are more translucent and glossy, and they have a silkier mouth feel.

What is made from whole potatoes and most of the time even the peel is included?

Washing rice removes the loose starch and prevents the rice from becoming pasty in cooking.

This is the best method for retaining nutrients in rice.

It is a classic Italian cooking method for medium grain rice.

This is characterized by the use of a flavored liquid (usually stock) and the addition of aromatic ingredients.

It is a fine, powdery flour ground from the endosperm, or white heart, of the corn kernel.

What is/are the difference/s between corn starch and flour?

Which of these is best served with cereals?

_ _ _ _ _ are excellent container for keeping cereals.