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