The word cereal is derived from ceres, the Roman Goddess of grain. The common cereal crops are rice, wheat, corn, oats and rye. The term cereal is not limited to these but also flours, meals, breads and alimentary pastes or pasta. Cereal science is a study concerned with all technical aspects of cereal. It is the study the nature of the cereals and the changes that occurs naturally and as a result of handling and processing.

Monday, December 01, 2014

Ready to eat cereal mixes

Market-driven factors and breakfast food cultures have both contributed to promote three generic ready-to-eat breakfast cereals which are found on supermarket shelves nowadays.
*Flaked cereals
*Puffed cereals
*Cereal mixes

Ready to eat cereal mixes are cereals combined with other grain, legumes, seeds or dried fruits. Granola cereal mixes are an example of ready to eat cereal mixes.

Ready to eat cereal mixes may contain a mixture of wheat, rice or corn or all of these.

The cereal may contain sweetening agent, salt, flavorings, coloring agents, antioxidants, preservatives and additional fiber.
Ready to eat cereal mixes*

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