| A | B |
| germ | a tiny embryo from which a new plant sprouts |
| endosperm | food supply for the embryo |
| bran | outer protective coat on a seed of grain |
| triticale | cross between wheat and rye |
| quick breads | leavened with a chemical agent |
| bulgur | coarsely ground endosperm of corn |
| wheat germ | added to other foods for more nutritional value |
| converted rice | parboiled to save nutrients before the hull is removed |
| grits | the endosperm of the seed |
| quick-mix | all ingredients combined at once |
| complex carbohydrates | nutrient found in the endosperm |
| whole grain | entire kernel |
| short grain rice | tends to be very moist and sticky |
| grains | seeds of plants in the grass family |
| brown rice | whole grain form of rice |
| couscous | popular grain of the Middle East |
| fortify | add nutrients |
| garbanzo | called chick peas |
| tofu | soybean curd |
| lentils | tiny disc-shaped legumes |
| legume | seeds grow in pods |
| biscuit | fat is cut into the dry ingredients |
| muffin | combining ingredients by stirring until just moist |
| kasha | roasted buckwheat |
| instant | precooked and dehydrated rice |
| al dente | firm to the bite |
| Tahini | ground sesame seed spread |