What grain is traditionally served in the South?
- Bulgur
- Couscous
- Grits
- Wheat berries
What is a whole grain form of rice?
- Brown
- Converted
- White
- Wild
What is the resulting product when the entire edible grain kernel is used?
- Endosperm
- Wheat
- Fortified
- Whole grain
What are grains?
- Leaves of plants
- Roots of plants
- Seeds of plants
- Stems of plants
How many servings of whole grain products should be included in a diet daily?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
What is TRUE of converted rice?
- Dehydrated for quick preparation
- Higher in protein than any other rice
- Parboiled to save nutrients before the hull is removed
- Steamed, dried, and crushed for chewy texture
What is TRUE about bleached and unbleached all-purpose flour?
- Bleached is more nutritious
- Not recommended for general baking
- Same in nutritional value
- Unbleached is more nutritious
What is TRUE about pasta?
- Expensive and difficult to prepare
- Made from flour and water
- Only available in dried form
- Taste varies with shape
To reduce fat and cholesterol, select noodle products that have:
- Egg whites added
- Fresh carrots.
- Omitted egg yolks.
- Spinach added
How should cooked grains be stored if they will be used within a couple of days?
- Cool and dry place
- Frozen
- Covered and refrigerated
- Tightly covered
How should white rice and dried pasta be stored?
- Tightly covered in a cool, dry place
- Tightly covered in a dark, humid area
- Refrigerated
- Warm, dry place
How much liquid is used to cook rice?
- Amount that can be absorbed
- Enough to cover the rice plus 1''
- Just enough to cover the rice
- One quart for every four ounces of rice
How should pasta be cooked?
- Boiled rapidly in a large amount of water
- Simmer 30 minutes
- Soak 5 minutes in hot water
- Soak overnight in cold water
After cooking, pasta should be:
- Drained in a colander
- Kept in cold water.
- Left in hot water until served.
- Rinsed thoroughly.
What can be added to cooked pasta before freezing to keep it from sticking together?
- Broth
- Oil
- Salt
- Water
What is the effect of rinsing enriched grains before cooking?
- Mushy texture
- Increased cooking time
- Increased minerals
- Loss of B vitamins
What is TRUE about leavened bread?
- Contain no whole grains
- Is flat like a tortilla
- Made with yeast or baking soda
- Made with yeast or baking soda
What determines cooking time of pasta?
- Brand
- Cost
- Thickness
- Weight
What is an ADVANTAGE of using fresh pasta?
- Contains more nutrients
- Cooks more quickly
- Is less expensive
- Offers more variety
What can pasta shape varieties add to a meal?
- Eye appeal
- Flavor variety
- Higher cost
- More nutrients
What is the product of processed wheat with the bran and germ removed?
- Bulgur
- Cracked wheat
- White flour
- Whole wheat flour
Quick-cooking grains are:
- Convenience foods.
- Difficult to prepare
- Expensive side dishes.
- Unappetizing.
What nutrients are added to grains to replace those lost in processing?
- B vitamins
- Fat and water
- Protein and vitamin C
- Sugar and minerals
Which grain product contains the most nutrients?
- White rice
- White bread
- Instant grits
- Bran cereal
Where should cooked pasta be stored?
- Cool cabinet
- Pantry shelf
- Refrigerator
- Counter
Which action prevents lumps in thickened sauces?
- Add starch to hot water
- Cook over high heat
- Combine starch with fat
- Stir at end of cooking process