Agricultural Produce: Grains

Wheat is the primary ingredient in pasta, as it provides the gluten that gives pasta its characteristic texture and elasticity.

The scientific name for rice is Oryza sativa. It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Corn is used to make tortillas, as it provides the masa, or dough, that is used to form the tortillas.

Rice is the most widely cultivated grain in the world, with a global production of over 700 million tonnes per year.

Wheat is used to make bread, as it contains gluten, which gives bread its characteristic texture and structure.

The scientific name for wheat is Triticum aestivum. It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Oats are used to make oatmeal, as they provide the rolled oats that are used to make the porridge.

The scientific name for corn is Zea mays. It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Semolina is used to make couscous, as it provides the small, granular pasta that is used to make the dish.

The scientific name for oats is Avena sativa. It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Corn is used to make popcorn, as it contains the hard endosperm that pops when heated.

The scientific name for barley is Hordeum vulgare. It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Arborio is used to make risotto, as it is a short-grain rice that absorbs a lot of liquid and becomes creamy when cooked.

The scientific name for rye is Secale cereale. It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Barley is used to make malt, as it contains the enzymes that are necessary for the conversion of starch into sugar.