Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Plant: Coriander belongs to the Apiaceae family and is a plant native to countries ranging from southern Europe, northern Africa to southwest Asia. Its consumption in cooking and for medicinal purposes has been recurrent for many centuries … Read More
Rye (Secale cereale) Plant: Longer and thinner than wheat, with a yellowish-brown or greyish green color, the rye grain is scientifically known as Secale cereale. During milling and refining, unlike wheat, it is difficult to separate the germ from the … Read More
Whole wheat (Triticum) Plant: Triticum Sativum, the scientific name for wheat, is an herb that grows worldwide and forms the basis of many food crops. It is no coincidence that wheat is the second most cultivated cereal on the planet, … Read More
Rice (Oryza) Plant: Originating in Asia, rice is the staple food of a large part of the world population and is, therefore, the third most-produced cereal on the planet, just behind corn and wheat. China and India are the largest … Read More
Oat (Avena Sativa) Plant: Oats belong to the Poaceae family and have about 450 species, the most common being the Avena Sativa. This plant produces a hard grain and is able to withstand growing conditions in poor soil, where other … Read More
Barley (Hordeum vulgare) Plant: Barley is a distant cousin of wheat, from Asia and Africa, and its grain has a nutty flavor. Known in the scientific world under the name of Hordeum vulgare, Barley is the fifth most-produced cereal in … Read More
