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Cereals & Food Grains:

Cereals are plants belonging to the grass family that are cultivated for the edible components of its grain whereas grains are edible seeds of cereals or legumes.

Cereal grain crops are staple crops as more food energy is provided by these worldwide than any other type of crop. Wheat, maize, rice, barley, oats, rye and sorghum are the seven principal cereals grown in the world. Wheat, oats, rice, corn (maize), barley, sorghum, rye, and millet are different types of grains found within the true cereal grains. A grain is composed of the endosperm, germ, and bran. Cereals are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, oils, and protein in their unprocessed whole grain form. The remaining endosperm is mostly carbohydrate when processed by the removal of the bran and germ.

Rice:

• Rice is an example of a cereal that require little preparation before human consumption. Raw milled rice needs to be washed and submerged in simmering water for 10 to 12 minutes to make plain cooked rice.
• Rice, as a cereal grain is the most widely consumed staple food for more than half of the world's human population.
• Rice are typically classified as long, medium, and short-grained.
• Long-grain rice are high in amylose and remains intact after cooking, whereas medium-grain rice is high in amylopectin and becomes more sticky
• Long-grain rice which contain high amount of amylopectin are known as Thai Sticky rice. These are usually steamed.
• Short-grain rice is used extensively in Japan for rice pudding.
• Parboiled rice are fully cooked and then dried. So there is a significant degradation in taste and texture. It differs from Instant rice.

Maize:

• Maize, also known as corn is a cereal grain and is a staple food in many parts of the world.
• Maize is also used for corn ethanol, animal feed and other maize products, such as corn starch and corn syrup in addition to being consumed directly by humans.
• Dent corn, flint corn, pod corn, popcorn, flour corn, and sweet corn are the six major types of maize.
• Sweet corn which is a sugar-rich varieties are usually grown for human consumption as kernels.
• Field corn varieties are generally used for animal feed.
• Field corn varieties are are also used for various corn-based human food uses including pressing into corn oil, grinding into cornmeal or masa, fermentation and distillation into alcoholic beverages like bourbon whiskey.
• Maize is also used in making ethanol and other biofuels and as feedstocks for the chemical industry.

Wheat:

• Wheat is a grass that is mostly cultivated for its seed. The cereal grain that is worldwide staple food.
• The production of processed foods is facilitated by wheat due to the unique viscoelastic and adhesive properties of gluten proteins
• The protein content of wheat is about 13 percent, which is relatively high compared to other major cereals.
• Therefore, it is the main source of vegetable proteins in human food.
• However, wheat can not supply essential amino acids as it is relatively low in protein quality.
• Wheat is a source of multiple nutrients and dietary fiber when eaten as the whole grain.
• Wheat is also an important source of carbohydrates.
• The major part of wheat protein is gluten which can trigger gluten ataxia, coeliac disease, noncoeliac gluten sensitivity, and dermatitis herpetiformis in some people.

Barley:

• Barley one of the first cultivated grains which is mostly is used as animal fodder.
• It is a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages.
• It is also used as a component of various foods such as in soups and stews, and in barley bread of various cultures..

Sorghum:

• Sorghum plants are used for grain and fodder.
• It is a great source of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals.
• Sorghum is predominantly used as fodder for poultry and cattle.

Millet:

• Millet is grown as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food.
• Millets are generally small-grained, annual, warm-weather cereals that belong to the grass family.
• Nutrient content are similar to other major cereals.
• Millet is used in the production of alcoholic beverages and for the distilled liquor rakshi.
• Gluten-containing cereals can be replaced with millet for people who need a gluten-free diet.

Oat:

• Oat is a cereal grain which is suitable for human consumption as oatmeal and rolled oats as it is a nutrient-rich food.
• It helps lower blood cholesterol when consumed regularly.
• It is mostly used as livestock feed.
• Oatmeal is mainly eaten as porridge, but may also be used in a variety of baked goods, such as oatmeal cookies, oatcakes, and oat bread.
• Oats are also used an ingredient in many cold cereals, particular in muesli and granola.
• Oats are used as feed for horses when extra carbohydrates and the subsequent boost in energy are required.

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