Cereals

• In the UK, we grow

  Barley

  Rye

  Oats

  Wheat
• The UK has a temperature climate so we can only grow cereals that suits this climate
• Most cereals have the same structure but different shapes, sized, texture and colours
• Breakfast cereals


  cereal grains that have been flaked, shredded or puffed
• Processing cereals


  Changing primary resource (raw wheat) to make it edible (flour to make other foods)
• Nutritional value (if wholegrain is used)

  Iron

  Fat

  Fibre

  Protein (LBV)

  Carbohydrates

  Vitamin E

  B vitamins
• Cereals are sources of energy
• Storing cereals


  Cereals need to be stored properly to stop bacteria and mould from contaminating them
• Contaminated cereals


  Bacteria and mould can cause cereals to go stale, lose flavour and develop odours
• Ways of storing cereals

  ->Store cereals in dry places to keep moisture out

  ->Store them in sealed containers to keep them fresh

  ->Do not combine older cereals with fresher cereals

  ->Be aware of use-by dates on cereal packaging