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WorksheetsCereal Processing and By-products
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the purpose of the cleaning and grading step in cereal processing?
To remove impurities and foreign materials
To improve the flavor of the cereal
To add vitamins and minerals
To increase the shelf life of the cereal
Which of the following processes involves separating the outer husk of the cereal grain from the inner kernel?
Tempering
Milling
Malting
Hulling
What is the purpose of tempering in cereal processing?
To soften the grain for milling
To enhance the color of the cereal
To increase the nutritional value
To remove the bran layer
What is the purpose of fortification in cereal processing?
To add extra flavor to the cereal
To increase the shelf life of the cereal
To enhance the nutritional value by adding vitamins and minerals
To improve the texture of the cereal
What is the primary function of packaging in cereal processing?
To attract consumers with appealing designs
To protect the cereal from moisture and insects
To add additional nutrients to the cereal
To reduce the cost of production
What is the purpose of milling in cereal processing?
To remove the outer husk and bran layers from the grain
To add flavorings and seasonings to the cereal
To increase the protein content of the cereal
To reduce the cooking time of the cereal
Which of the following is a type of cereal processing technique used to produce puffed cereals?
Roasting
Grinding
Extrusion
Steaming
Which of the following is a characteristic of properly processed cereals?
They are hard and difficult to chew
They have a bitter taste
They are easy to digest and have a pleasant taste
They have a strong odor
The amount of bran obtained in wheat milling
15%
30%
50%
80%
Dietary fiber which can help improve digestion and lower blood sugar
soluble dietary fiber
insoluble dietary fiber
cellulose
crude fiber
How does beta-glucan contribute to the reduction of blood cholesterol levels?
By promoting blood clotting
By increasing inflammation
By enhancing cholesterol absorption
By binding to cholesterol and promoting its excretion
The FDA claimed the daily effective dose of β-glucan for average cholesterol reduction
1 g
3 g
5 g
7 g
A non-starch structural polysaccharide which forms part of the cell wall in grains which has an effect of production of short-chain fatty acids, reduction of serum cholesterol and improved absorption of calcium and magnesium
cellulose
arabinoxylan
anthocyanin
phenols
A secondary metabolite of plant and frequently termed as phytochemicals that typically provide protection to plants against ultraviolet light, pathogens, and predators by acting as phytoalexins or by increasing the food astringency
phytates
glucans
fiber
polyphenols
They compete with cholesterol for micelle formation in the intestinal lumen and inhibit cholesterol absorption
Phytic acid
Polyphenols
Phytosterols
Beta glucans
