NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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What happens to the grain when it is processed?
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The grain stays whole
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The endosperm is removed
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The bran and germ are removed
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The bran is removed
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Milling strips away the bran and germ and leaves only the soft, easy-to-digest endosperm. Without the fibrous bran, the grain is easier to chew. The germ is removed because of its fat content, which can limit the shelf life of processed wheat products.
Detailed explanation-2: -While refining, that is, removal of the bran and the germ, reduces the nutrient content of grain, milling of grains otherwise concentrates desirable grain components and removes poorly digested compounds and contaminants. Cooking of grains generally increases digestibility of nutrients and phytochemicals.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer. process of removing bran and germ is called as milling.
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