Technology of Grains — Summer 2022

Enlist and state the importance of different parts of paddy grain.

State the purpose of following machines: i.Abrasive polisher ii.Sieve iii.Destoner iv. Compartment type separator

Why crude oil is not suitable for consumption? Explain the process of refining of crude oil.

Explain the working of ‘Screw press’.

Explain the traditional ways for milling of pulses.

What is scalping? Explain the scalping process of paddy with neat sketch.

Explain in detail the purpose and process of conditioning of wheat.

Write the classification of Wheat grain.

Enlist the various unit operations of rice milling and state their functions.

How the fissure development takes place during the drying of grain and suggest the remedy to avoid the fissure development on the surface of rice.

State the ideal conditions for the safe storage of paddy.

Explain the process of germ separation during wet milling of Corn.

Write short notes on: 1. Cleaning of Wheat1 2. Types of Corn

Write a short note on ‘Drying of pulses’

Discuss the factors affecting milling time and quality of pulses.

How the oilseeds are prepared before oil extraction? Explain.

Explain the significance of determination of physico-chemical properties of food grains.

What do you understand by the term ‘Antinutritional factors’ and state the methods of their removal from the legumes.

What is protein isolate? Explain the process of preparation of protein isolate.

State the components of ‘Supply Chain’ of food grains.

Briefly explain the modern method (CFTRI method) of milling of pulses.

Explain the process of starch extraction from Corn by dry milling process.

Write down the nutritional significance and processing importance of soybean seeds.

Enlist the byproducts of Rice milling industry and state their utilization.

What is turbo milling? Explain the process of turbo milling of Wheat.2