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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(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

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