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The term cereal is derived from the name of the Roman goddess of grain crops and fertility, Ceres. Cereals were domesticated in the Neolithic, some 8,000 years ago. Wheat and barley were domesticated in the Fertile Crescent; rice was domesticated in East Asia, and sorghum and millet were domesticated in West Africa.
Grains come in two varieties, the larger grains produced by drought-sensitive crops are called cereals, and the smaller drought-resistant varieties are millets. Grains can be consumed in a variety of ways, all of which require husking and cooking, including whole , rolled, puffed , or ground into flour .
The term cereal is derived from the name of the Roman goddess of grain crops and fertility, Ceres. Cereals were domesticated in the Neolithic, some 8,000 years ago. Wheat and barley were domesticated in the Fertile Crescent; rice was domesticated in East Asia, and sorghum and millet were domesticated in West Africa.
Freekeh. This ancient grain is another derived from durum wheat, and when cooked like rice, it boasts a nutty and complex earthy flavor. It is, like other whole grains, high in both protein and ...
The whole grain brown rice retains the bran, germ, and endosperm. As a result, brown rice provides protein, fiber, and many important vitamins, minerals, and beneficial bioactive compounds.
Ancient grains are rich in protein, some micronutrients, and dietary fiber. [1] Some nutritionists state that they are not inherently more healthful than modern grains, and that ancient and modern grains have similar nutritional content when eaten as whole grains. [1] [16] Some, but not all, ancient grains are gluten-free. Amaranth, quinoa ...
Grains are the harvested seed of food crops. For grains that are also cereals (members of the Poaceae ) see Category:Cereals Grain legumes are those plants used as food in the form of unripe pods, immature seed or mature dry seed, directly or indirectly, see Category:Edible legumes
Helmeted guinea fowl in tall grass. Many foods were originally domesticated in West Africa, including grains like African rice, Pearl Millet, Sorghum, and Fonio; tree crops like Kola nut, used in Coca-Cola, and Oil Palm; and other globally important plant foods such as Watermelon, Tamarind, Okra, Black-eye peas, and Yams. [2]