The line of breakfast cereals is constantly expanding. There are puffed wheat, corn, rice and other products on sale that do not require additional cooking. This is precisely why breakfast cereals attract many parents, and children love them for their pleasant taste.
Instructions
Step 1
Breakfast cereals are made from selected wheat grains under high pressure. During the manufacturing process, cereals swell, increase in size and lose firmness. All this leads to the fact that the output is a very light, almost weightless product that can be consumed without additional processing. By the way, the technology for the production of puffed wheat is very similar to the production of popcorn and popcorn.
Step 2
Puffed wheat, like most instant breakfasts, does not require additional processing. You just need to pour the grains into a plate, pour milk or yogurt, and breakfast is ready. Some housewives use puffed wheat to create delicious desserts. Moreover, it can act as the main ingredient or be used to decorate a dish.
Step 3
Puffed wheat is produced with or without glaze. To make the range of flavors extensive, manufacturers use different glaze: honey, chocolate, caramel. Of course, all of these flavors increase the calorie content of puffed wheat. So, the average energy value of the product is 366 kcal per 100 g.
Step 4
The benefits of eating puffed wheat is a highly controversial issue. The fact is that this product is a source of high-quality carbohydrates, but if consumed excessively, it can provoke excess weight. A person who has eaten even a little puffed wheat quickly feels full, hunger passes. Only in the gastrointestinal tract, this product does not stay long. But there is still a plus from puffed wheat. It contains a large amount of fiber, which has a beneficial effect on the body.
Step 5
If you look closely at the composition of puffed wheat, it does not please. An ingredient such as sugar is striking. It is found in most breakfast cereals, as this product is primarily intended for children. And sweet taste is a great helper in winning the love of little consumers. Oatmeal contains slightly less sugar.
Step 6
Some puffed wheat producers produce large quantities of honey-flavored product. These breakfasts are high in sugar. But excessive consumption of such dry foods can provoke dental problems in children and excess weight gain in adults. And in general, in order for the product to have an attractive appearance, flavors, flavor enhancers and emulsifiers are added to it. All this does not make puffed wheat useful, but, on the contrary, can provoke allergies.
