Exploring Whole Grain-Rich Foods

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Looking to incorporate more whole grains into your menu? Learn tips and insight on baking with whole grains and the significant health benefits to a whole grain-rich diet.

    1. How to use this course

    2. Before you get started...

    1. What is a Whole Grain?

    2. Anatomy of Wheat

    3. White flour vs. whole wheat flour

    4. Whole Grain Council

    5. Quiz

    1. Baking with whole grains

    2. Determining the Percentage of Whole Grain in a food item

    3. Quiz

    1. Types of grains

    2. Variation of Oats

    3. Recipe Innovation

    4. Quiz

    5. Final Survey

Length

30 Mins

Continuing Education

1 Credit

Level

Beginner

Lessons

4

Accredited by

ANFP

What You Will Learn in the K12 Whole Grains Course

This course covers a wide variety of topics that can benefit your school meal program. Learn more about...

  • Understand the full definition of whole grains and how to identify them when shopping.

  • Learn the difference between whole grains and misleading terms like “multigrain” and “eight grain.”

  • Discover the three essential parts of a grain kernel

  • Learn how to transition to whole grains in baking for better health without sacrificing flavor.

  • Learn how to use natural ingredients to enhance texture and flavor in your whole grain recipes.

  • Dive deep into the different types of oats—steel-cut, old-fashioned, and quick oats—and understand how their processing affects both texture and cooking time.

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