Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1264 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 6: Agricultural Process Engineering

Size Reduction and Milling

Subtopic: Paddy Parboiling

Question Statement:

A major technological benefit of parboiling paddy before milling is:

Options:

  • (A) Gelatinization of starch which heals kernel internal fissures, resulting in a dramatic reduction in broken rice percentage during milling
  • (B) Complete removal of rice bran during soaking
  • (C) Reduction in cooking time by half
  • (D) Lowering the milling head rice yield

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Hydrothermal treatment gelatinizes starch granules, fusing cracks and micro-fissures within the endosperm, boosting head rice recovery and dispersing water-soluble B-vitamins into the core.
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