Chapter 3 Flashcards
(13 cards)
What are grains?
Grains are small, hard, edible seeds of cereal plants from the Poaceae (grass) family. They are a staple food for many cultures and provide essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fiber, proteins, and vitamins.
Examples of grains?
Corn (maize), rice and wheat.
How was tea made?
Tea is made by harvesting, processing, and brewing the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant.
How was coffee made?
Coffee is made by harvesting, processing, roasting, grinding, and brewing coffee beans, which come from the Coffea plant.
What are spices?
Spices are aromatic plant substances used to flavor, color, or preserve food. They come from various parts of plants, such as seeds, bark, roots, or fruits, and are typically dried before use.
How are spices made?
Spices are made by harvesting, processing, and drying specific parts of plants, such as seeds, bark, roots, or fruits.
Examples of spices?
Cinnamon, ginger and turmeric
What is sugar?
Sugar is a sweet, crystalline carbohydrate that comes from natural sources like sugarcane and sugar beets.
How are sugars made?
Sugars are made through natural processes in plants and industrial extraction and refining. The process varies depending on the sugar source, such as sugarcane, sugar beets, or fruits.
Examples of sugar?
Glucose, Fructose and Sucrose
How is chocolate made?
Chocolate is made by processing cocoa beans from the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) through several steps, including harvesting, fermentation, roasting, grinding, and refining.
How is salt made?
Salt is made through natural processes such as evaporation of seawater, mining rock salt deposits, or extraction from salt lakes and underground brines.
How is oil made?
Oil is made by extracting natural fats and oils from plants, seeds, or animal sources. The process varies based on the type of oil being produced, but the general steps include extraction, refining, and sometimes further processing for specific uses.
