How to gather and process native grains for flour - Quiz
  • 1. Which of these is NOT a common method for harvesting native grains?
A) Underwater netting
B) Hand-picking seed heads
C) Beating stalks
D) Using a scythe
  • 2. What is the first step after harvesting grains?
A) Threshing
B) Grinding
C) Winnowing
D) Drying
  • 3. Why is drying crucial?
A) Makes grains easier to grind
B) Enhances flavor
C) Prevents mold and spoilage
D) Removes chaff
  • 4. What is threshing?
A) Removing the bran
B) Separating grains from stalks
C) Cracking the grain
D) Cleaning the grains
  • 5. A flail is a tool used for what process?
A) Grinding
B) Winnowing
C) Sifting
D) Threshing
  • 6. What is winnowing?
A) Separating grain from chaff
B) Roasting the grains
C) Washing the grains
D) Removing the germ
  • 7. Which natural element is commonly used in winnowing?
A) Earth
B) Water
C) Fire
D) Wind
  • 8. What is the purpose of parching grains before grinding?
A) Removes toxins
B) Adds nutrients
C) Makes grinding easier
D) Enhances flavor and prevents clumping
  • 9. Which grinding method is the most labor-intensive?
A) Coffee grinder
B) Stone grinding
C) Electric milling
D) Mortar and pestle
  • 10. What part of the grain is removed in refined flour?
A) Bran and germ
B) Endosperm
C) Stalk
D) Chaff
  • 11. Why is whole grain flour more nutritious than refined flour?
A) Contains bran and germ
B) Easier to digest
C) Tastes better
D) Has a longer shelf life
  • 12. What is the purpose of sifting flour?
A) Adds nutrients
B) Extends shelf life
C) Removes lumps and refines texture
D) Changes the flavor
  • 13. What is Nixtamalization?
A) Process of milling wheat into flour
B) Method of storing grain
C) A type of threshing technique
D) Process of treating corn with alkali
  • 14. What is the best way to store ground flour?
A) Plastic bag in the freezer
B) Paper bag in direct sunlight
C) Airtight container in a cool, dark place
D) Open container on the counter
  • 15. Why is it important to remove the hulls?
A) They affect baking time
B) They make flour bitter
C) They make it hard to grind
D) They are indigestible
  • 16. Why is it important to identify native grains accurately?
A) To improve flavor
B) To comply with regulations
C) Some grains can be toxic
D) To ensure proper grinding
  • 17. What is 'tempering' grains before grinding?
A) Soaking the grains in oil
B) Freezing the grains
C) Heating the grains
D) Adding moisture to the grains
  • 18. What is a key benefit of using a quern?
A) Automated operation
B) High flour output
C) Portability
D) Speed
  • 19. How does lodging affect grain harvesting?
A) Reduces drying time
B) Makes it difficult to harvest
C) Improves grain quality
D) Increases yield
  • 20. What is the purpose of 'scarifying' certain grains?
A) To remove the bran
B) To prevent spoilage
C) To improve the flavor of the grain
D) To break the seed coat and improve germination (if planting)
  • 21. Why is nixtamalization important for corn?
A) Makes it easier to grow
B) Reduces gluten content
C) Improves the color of flour
D) Increases nutritional value
  • 22. What is 'lodging' in grain crops?
A) Seed germination
B) Harvesting time
C) Bending over of the stalks
D) Weed infestation
  • 23. Why is tempering helpful before grinding?
A) Improves milling performance and flour quality
B) Increases the grains' nutritional value
C) Makes the grains easier to thresh
D) Extends the grains' shelf life
  • 24. What is the ideal moisture content for storing grains?
A) Below 14%
B) 15-18%
C) 20-25%
D) Above 30%
  • 25. What type of container is best for long-term grain storage?
A) Cloth sacks
B) Cardboard boxes
C) Plastic bags with holes
D) Food-grade buckets with airtight lids
  • 26. How can you prevent weevil infestations in stored grains?
A) Freezing the grains for a few days
B) Adding water to the grains
C) Using open containers
D) Storing grains in sunlight
  • 27. What is a Quern?
A) A simple hand mill
B) A threshing tool
C) A type of sifter
D) A cooking pot
  • 28. Which of the following is NOT a native grain in North America?
A) Amaranth
B) Wheat
C) Wild rice
D) Quinoa
  • 29. What tool is used to remove hulls from wild rice?
A) Winnowing basket
B) Quern
C) Rice Huller
D) Threshing flail
  • 30. Which of these is a sign of weevil infestation in stored grains?
A) Increased moisture content
B) Sweet smell
C) Bright green color
D) Small holes in the grains
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