Cereal Grains

... Carbohydrate in Cereal Grains The principle nutrient is carbohydrate in the form of starch. Most of the starch is found in the inner part of the grain known as the endosperm. It is therefore present in both whole grain and refined cereals. Cereal grains are cereal products are therefore a valuable source of energy-giving foods in the diet. Protein in Cereal Grains Although cereal grains are usually regarded as starchy foods, they are also a valuable source of protein. This is because they are eaten in such large quantities. In the developing countries, cereal grains may be the major source of protein in the diet. In countries where rice is a staple cereal e.g. in India, this may cause some nutritional problems, because rice is lower in protein content than other cereals. The protein in cereal grains is of the lower biological value because only small amounts of some of the essential amino acids are present. For example, wheat and many

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