Cereal-based foods are prepared products made from cereal grains. These include baked, fried, or cooked items that serve as staples or snacks. Common examples are bread, pasta, crackers, biscuits, tortillas, chapati, noodles, pita bread, bagels, and muffins.
Bread is one of the most widely consumed cereal-based foods, available in varieties like whole wheat, white, rye, and multigrain. Pasta, made from wheat or rice flour, is a key ingredient in global cuisines. Crackers and biscuits are popular snacks, with whole grain options providing more fiber. Tortillas, made from corn or wheat flour, are used in Mexican and Latin American dishes. Flatbreads like chapati, roti, and pita are traditional in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean diets.