starch and cereals Flashcards

1
Q

are usually starchy pods or grains. grains are the most important group of food crops in the world

A

Cereals

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2
Q

β€œCereal” was named after the Roman goddess of the harvest, ______.

A

Ceres

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3
Q

_____, ______, and _____are the three most cultivated cereals in the world.

A

rice
wheat
corn

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4
Q

exists in nature as the main component of
cereals and tubers

it plays an obvious role in achieving the desired viscosity in such products as cornstarch pudding, sauces, pie fillings, and gravies.

A

Starch

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5
Q

is the second most abundant organic substance on earth.

A

Starch

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6
Q

Starch is the source of up to ___% of
calories worldwide.

A

80

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7
Q

used for mixing
creams, butter, and for tossing
salads.

A

Wooden spoon

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8
Q

used for separating coarse
particles of flour, sugar, baking
powder, and powdered ingredients
to retain finer textures.

A

Sifter

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9
Q

used for testing the
tenderness of meat, combining big
cuts and particles of meat and
vegetables, and for blending other
ingredients with flour.

A

Blending fork

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10
Q

used for
cooking rice and other foods.

A

Kettle and rice cooker

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11
Q

used for
tenderizing or cooking meat,
chicken, and other grains or
legumes, such as mongo and white
beans in lesser time.

A

Pressure cooker

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12
Q

used for preparing
sauces that easily get scorched
when cooked directly on the stove.

A

Double boiler

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13
Q

used for cooking food
by steaming.

A

Steamer

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14
Q

a plastic or metal
container with a lid that is used
for keeping dry products.

A

Canister

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