Grains are a very important part of your food storage and should be the largest portion of your supply. Grains are important sources of many nutrients, including dietary fiber, several B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate), and minerals (iron, magnesium, and selenium). There are two subgroups of grains, whole grains and refined grains. It is good to store both types of grains. Here is a list of of grains you may consider storing:
| Whole Grains | Refined Grains | Less Common Grains |
|---|---|---|
| wheat | white rice | amaranth |
| oats | pasta | millet |
| bulgur (cracked wheat) | white bread | quinoa |
| brown rice | grits | sorghum |
| whole grain barley | enriched cornmeal | triticale |
| whole grain cornmeal | flour | |
| popcorn | tortillas |
Most refined grains are enriched which means certain B vitamins and iron are added back after they have been milled. However, fiber is not added back which makes it important to include whole grains into your daily diet. It is recommended that at least half of all grains eaten should be whole grains.