The following
outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to grains:
A grain is a small, hard, dry
fruit (
caryopsis) – with or without an attached
hull layer – harvested for human or animal consumption. A grain crop is a grain-producing plant. The two main types of commercial grain crops are
cereals and
legumes.
Pulses or grain
legumes – members of the
pea family, have a higher protein content than most other plant foods, at around 20%, while soybeans have as much as 35%. Proteins in pulses are typically incomplete, as they do not contain all the essential
amino acids. Pulses may also contain starches or fats. Common pulses include:
Oilseed grains – grown primarily for the extraction of their
edible oil. Vegetable oils provide dietary energy and some
essential fatty acids. They are also used as fuel or lubricants.
The following
outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to grains:
A grain is a small, hard, dry
fruit (
caryopsis) – with or without an attached
hull layer – harvested for human or animal consumption. A grain crop is a grain-producing plant. The two main types of commercial grain crops are
cereals and
legumes.
Pulses or grain
legumes – members of the
pea family, have a higher protein content than most other plant foods, at around 20%, while soybeans have as much as 35%. Proteins in pulses are typically incomplete, as they do not contain all the essential
amino acids. Pulses may also contain starches or fats. Common pulses include:
Oilseed grains – grown primarily for the extraction of their
edible oil. Vegetable oils provide dietary energy and some
essential fatty acids. They are also used as fuel or lubricants.
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