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