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Cereals (Processing (Rye (Rye contains little gluten so produces breads…
Cereals
Processing
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Oats
Oats are rolled during processing and coarse,medium and fine grades of oatmeal are available.
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Rice
There are many different types of rice which can be categorised by size,shape and region where they are grown. Brown rice has it s outer husk removed and white rice is milled and polished further to remove the bran and the germ.
Maize
Maize may be processed to make many different ingredients and food products. It can be milled in a similar process o wheat, or its germ can be refined to produce corn oil.
Wheat
Wheat is usually ground to flour, which can be used to produce a wide range of product. The type of flour produced differs according to the extraction rate.
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Functional Properties
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Bulking
Cereals such as rice and oats are sometimes used to "bulk" a food product, e.g. vegetarian burgers.
Protein
Breads characteristic open texture and appearance relies on high protein flour e.g. wheat and rye flour. In products such as cakes,biscuits and pastry,low protein cereals are used to produce crumbly and light textures.
Storage
Cereals should be kept in a cool, dry place. They are prone to infestation by insects if kept for long periods of time.