What Type of Food Is a Cereal?
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With origins tracing back to the Roman goddess of agriculture, Ceres, the word "cereal" has two distinct meanings that are central to our food system. A cereal can be an agricultural crop grown for its edible grain, or it can be a processed food, typically a breakfast staple. Understanding this dual nature helps explain the wide variety of products that fall under the umbrella of 'cereal.'
