Gluten-Free Grains

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Which of the following grains is naturally gluten-free?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Rice

  4. Oats


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rice is a naturally gluten-free grain that is safe for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

What is the most common gluten-free grain used in baking?

  1. Corn

  2. Sorghum

  3. Quinoa

  4. Brown rice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brown rice is a popular gluten-free grain used in baking because it has a mild flavor and can be used in a variety of recipes.

Which of the following grains is high in protein?

  1. Amaranth

  2. Buckwheat

  3. Teff

  4. Millet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amaranth is a gluten-free grain that is high in protein, fiber, and iron.

What is the scientific name for quinoa?

  1. Chenopodium quinoa

  2. Oryza sativa

  3. Zea mays

  4. Triticum aestivum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family.

Which of the following grains is native to Africa?

  1. Sorghum

  2. Millet

  3. Teff

  4. Fonio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sorghum is a gluten-free grain that is native to Africa and is widely cultivated in warm climates.

What is the main ingredient in gluten-free pasta?

  1. Rice flour

  2. Corn flour

  3. Potato flour

  4. Tapioca flour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice flour is the most common ingredient used in gluten-free pasta because it has a neutral flavor and can be easily combined with other flours.

Which of the following grains is high in fiber?

  1. Oats

  2. Barley

  3. Rye

  4. Wheat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oats are a gluten-free grain that is high in fiber, protein, and vitamins.

What is the scientific name for buckwheat?

  1. Fagopyrum esculentum

  2. Triticum aestivum

  3. Oryza sativa

  4. Zea mays


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Buckwheat is a gluten-free grain that belongs to the Polygonaceae family.

Which of the following grains is native to Asia?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Barley

  4. Oats


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is a gluten-free grain that is native to Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.

What is the main ingredient in gluten-free bread?

  1. Rice flour

  2. Corn flour

  3. Potato flour

  4. Tapioca flour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice flour is the most common ingredient used in gluten-free bread because it has a neutral flavor and can be easily combined with other flours.

Which of the following grains is high in iron?

  1. Quinoa

  2. Amaranth

  3. Buckwheat

  4. Teff


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that is high in iron, protein, and fiber.

What is the scientific name for teff?

  1. Eragrostis tef

  2. Triticum aestivum

  3. Oryza sativa

  4. Zea mays


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Teff is a gluten-free grain that belongs to the Poaceae family.

Which of the following grains is native to South America?

  1. Quinoa

  2. Amaranth

  3. Buckwheat

  4. Teff


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that is native to South America and is widely cultivated in the Andes region.

What is the main ingredient in gluten-free tortillas?

  1. Rice flour

  2. Corn flour

  3. Potato flour

  4. Tapioca flour


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Corn flour is the most common ingredient used in gluten-free tortillas because it has a neutral flavor and can be easily combined with other flours.

Which of the following grains is high in calcium?

  1. Amaranth

  2. Buckwheat

  3. Teff

  4. Millet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amaranth is a gluten-free grain that is high in calcium, protein, and fiber.

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