FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
PROPERTIES OF FOOD COMPONENTS
Question
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Khushboo took some cowpea seeds and soaked them overnight in water. Next days, after draining out the water, she wrapped the seeds in a wet cloth. After one day, she observed small white structures growing out of the seeds. These small white structures will develop into
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Stems
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Roots
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Leaves
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Flowers
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: When we would open the wrap, we will find that tiny white structures have grown out of seeds. Such seeds are said to be sprouted. When the seeds begin to grow (or germinate) by tiny roots, they are called sprouts, and the process is called sprouting (ankuran).
Detailed explanation-2: -Expert-Verified Answer The simple answer is that they swell. Explanation: When left in water for a while or for some hours, these pulses actually soak the water. And because of all the water soaking, the dried parts of the pulses start to shed.
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