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grain
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bran | the outer layer of the kernel. It contains antioxidants, B vitamins and fiber. |
| Endosperm | the largest part of the kernel, and provides the germs food supply |
| Germ | the embryo, which can be used to sprout a new plant. It contains B vitamins, some protein, minerals, and healthy fats. |
| Whole grains | contains all parts and nutrients of the grain seed. |
| Refined Grains | have been milled, which removes the bran, germ, fiber, iron, and many B vitamins from the grain. |
| Fiber | carbohydrates that cannot be digested. It contains cellulose, which our bodies do not have the enzyme to digest. |
| Complex Carbohydrate | starch that is located endosperm. They are made up of many units of complex carbohydrates that have been linked together to form a complex chain. |
| Simple Carbohydrates | only have one to three units of carbohydrate in their chain. |
| Amylose | a type of starch that is made of a long chain-like molecule. |
| Amylase | in our mouth, chemical digestion begins when amylose is broken down into simple carbohydrates by an enzyme found in our saliva. |
| Gluten | a type of protein found in the grain seed |
| Celiac Disease | a severe disease to people that are allergic to gluten. |
| Flour | a white powdery looking substance that is made from wheat. |
| Grain | the healthy part of a seed. |
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