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