Whole Grains

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun Any of various European coins of small denomination

  • The medieval merchant paid for his goods with a groat.
  • I found a groat in my pocket while doing laundry.
  • I'm broke, I don't have a single groat to my name.
  • His promises are not worth a groat, they always fall through.

noun the edible inner part of the oat kernel

  • Oat groats are the hulled kernels of oat grains.
  • I love cooking with oat groats because they are so versatile.
  • Have you tried making oat groats for breakfast? They're bomb!
  • To me, oat groats represent a blank canvas for creating delicious meals.

noun a type of cereal food made from green wheat that is roasted and cracked

adjective describing the quality of being made from green wheat and roasted

  • Freekeh is a type of roasted green wheat that is commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine.
  • I tried cooking freekeh for the first time and it turned out pretty tasty!
  • Have you ever had freekeh before? It's like the healthier version of rice!
  • Trying new things can be like discovering the hidden gem that is freekeh - unexpected but surprisingly good.

noun a whole wheat kernel that has been stripped of its outer husk and minimally processed, often used in cooking and baking

  • Wheatberries are whole, unprocessed wheat kernels that are a good source of fiber and nutrients.
  • I love adding wheatberries to my salads for some extra texture and nutrition.
  • Have you tried those new wheatberry bowls at the trendy cafe downtown?
  • The wheatberries of knowledge symbolize the wisdom gained through experience and learning.