Classification of Cereals (Junior Cert Home Economics): Revision Notes
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Classification of Cereals
Cereals
- Cereals are the edible grains of cultivated (grown for sale) grasses.
- They are cheap to grow and versatile in cooking (e.g., baking, thickening sauces, soups).
- Cereals are a staple food around the world.
- A staple food is a basic food eaten regularly in large amounts, providing most of a population's energy and nutrients (e.g. rice, potatoes, maize).
- They provide a major source of carbohydrates in the diet.
Main Dietary Cereals
- Wheat
- Oats
- Rice
- Rye
- Maize
- Barley
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We Often Require Ready Made Breakfast
(Wheat, Oats, Rice, Rye, Maize, Barley)
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1. Wheat
- Bread
- Flour
- Pasta
- Commercial breakfast cereals, e.g., Cheerios
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2. Oats
- Porridge
- Granola
- Commercial breakfast cereals, e.g., Flahavans Granola
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3. Rice
- Side with savoury dishes
- Rice pudding
- Rice cakes
- Commercial breakfast cereals, e.g., Rice Krispies
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4. Rye
- Whiskey
- Rye Bread
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5. Maize
- Corn on the cob
- Popcorn
- Corn tortillas
- Commercial breakfast cereals, e.g., Kellogs Cornflakes
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6. Barley
- Beer and Whiskey
- Soups