WAXY GRAIN PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING SAME

摘要

This invention relates to cooked, buoyant, storage stable, processed waxy grains. Preferably the waxy grain is a waxy barly. The waxy barley is preferably a hulless waxy barley variety. Preferably the waxy barley comprises high amounts of fiber, beta -glucans and tocopherols. The waxy grain is gelatinized throughout and can be stored for prolonged periods in air tight or conventional cereal containers having a liner, without the addition of preservatives, and does not acquire rancid odors or tastes. The processes for preparing the waxy grains of this invention are also described. The processes are particularly suited to waxy grains having high levels of lipases and peroxidases.