Cereal Technology

Which of the following is not a cereal?

• Wheat

• Rye

• Millet

• Soya

Tristicale is a cross breed of two crops, rye and.......

Avena Sativa is a scientific name for which cereal?

• Maize

• Common Oats

• Millet

• Sorghum

Which of the following statements is true about wheat?

• The endosperm is the biggest part of the seed

• The endosperm is nutrient rich, mostly protein

• Wheat does poorly in cold climates

• Strong wheat is not preffered for bread making because of low protein content

Which of the following is a pre-milling operation?

• Tempering

• Roasting

• Dehusking

• Grinding

What is clean flour?

• blend of flours from all stages

• it has low ash, it is flour produced initially in the reduction system

• has high ash, usually obtained at end of final reduction

• flour that is bleached

Which of the following is not a phytochemical found in cereals?

• Ligans

• Phenolic compounds

• Phytic acid

• Cyanide

Which of the following is not a product of wheat?

• Maccaroni

• Noodles

• Bread

• None of the above

Which of the following is a common use of wheat?

• Animal feed

• Textile production

• Construction material

• None of the above

What is the primary protein found in wheat?

• Casein

• Gluten

• Albumin

• Collagen