cereal

Cereal refers to a broad group of edible grains and their processed products, primarily used as food. Common cereals include wheat, rice, corn, oats, barley, and rye. These grains are harvested from cereal crops and often processed into various forms like flakes, puffed grains, or ground into flour. They serve as staple foods worldwide due to their nutritional content, providing carbohydrates, some protein, vitamins, and minerals. Cereal products are foundational in many diets, especially as breakfast foods or ingredients in baked goods, offering energy and nutrition in a versatile and accessible form.