FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY

QUALITY CONTROL IN FOOD PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The composition of cereal grains is approximately ____ percent carbohydrates.
A
55-60
B
65-70
C
75-80
D
85-90
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They are composed of approximately 75% carbohydrates, mainly starches and about 6–15% protein, contributing in global terms more than 50% of energy supply [4].

Detailed explanation-2: -Larger grains used as staple food – Rice, wheat, maize, barley, oats etc. Cereal grain contains 60-70% of starch and is excellent energy rich foods for humans. In the world as a whole, only 5% of starchy staple food comes from root crops (mainly cassava, potato, and yam), whereas the rest is from cereal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some food products are made from mixtures of whole grains and refined grains. Only foods that are made with 100% whole grains are considered a whole grain food.

Detailed explanation-4: -About 65-75 percent of carbohydrates are present in the cereals when compared to other nutrients and minerals the carbohydrates are having high content.

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