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. |