Grains

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Grains

Granola

Food (other); Grains

A food composed of grains (mostly oats), nuts and dried fruits.

Grits

Food (other); Grains

Grits refers to any coarsely ground grain such as corn, oats, or rice. Today, most grits are hominy grits. Grits are available in coarse, medium, and fine grinds.

Irish soda bread

Food (other); Grains

A classic Irish quickbread that uses baking soda as its leavener. This bread is often made with buttermilk and is sprinkled with currants and caraway seeds.

Kamut

Food (other); Grains

A variety of high-protein wheat that hasn't yet been hybridized. Kamut kernels are two-to-three times larger than most wheat and provides a higher nutritional value.

Kasha

Food (other); Grains

Also known as buckwheat groats. Kasha is the hulled, crushed kernels of buckwheat. Normally cooked like rice and is available in coarse, medium, and fine grains.

Arborio rice

Food (other); Grains

An Italian short-grained rice used to make risottos, a specialty of hot stock, rice, and butter-sautéed chopped onions. Originally cultivated in Italy, it is now also grown in other countries.

Barley

Food (other); Grains

A hardy grain that dates back to the Stone Age. Used in cereals, breads, and soups. Hulled barley has the outer husk removed and is the most nutritious form of barley.