All About Grains
Grains are staple foods grown throughout the world. The three most common grains eaten throughout the world are corn, wheat and rice. Grains are the edible seeds of various members of the grass family.
A grain product that is labelled
whole grain
consists of
endosperm,
bran
and germ.
A grain that has been polished or milled has the bran and germ removed. An example of this is white rice.
Grains are used in the production of various menu items including side dishes, breads, salads, desserts, vegetarian entrees and more. Rice is the most common grain found on the menu.
Most grains are cooked by one of three cooking methods- the simmering method, the pilaf method and the risotto method.
Grains are used in the production of various menu items including side dishes, breads, salads, desserts, vegetarian entrees and more. Rice is the most common grain found on the menu.
Most grains are cooked by one of three cooking methods- the simmering method, the pilaf method and the risotto method.