Sentences with phrase «smaller endosperms»

The ancestors of the modern maize planted today across large acreages in the U.S. and worldwide had much smaller endosperms.

The ancestors of the modern maize planted today in the US and worldwide had much smaller endosperms.

Not exact matches

Small - scale millers will often grind the seed head whole, but large, commercial millers frequently separate the portions and then add the bran and germ back in to the endosperm for «Frankensteined» whole wheat flour.

More isn't better in this case, especially because too many of our servings come from refined grains and flours, which, unlike whole grains like millet, quinoa, barley, and brown rice, are stripped of their fiber - rich bran and nutrient - rich germ, leaving only the endosperm for small amounts of vitamins and minerals.

Like all whole grains, oats even contain some healthy fatty acids since they retain their entire germ, endosperm and bran, which is where it not only stores its nutrients but also small amounts of essential fats.

As the largest portion of the kernel, the endosperm contains starchy carbohydrates, proteins, and small amounts of vitamins and minerals.

Grains can be good for your heart, but we tend to load up on too many of the refined type, which, unlike whole grains including millet, quinoa, barley, and brown rice, are stripped of their fiber - rich bran and nutrient - rich germ, leaving only the endosperm for small amounts of vitamins and minerals.