Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not correct?

  1. Parboiling rice before milling preserves nutrients

  2. Milling increases the calcium content of cereals

  3. Malting cereals increase vitamin B complex content

  4. Sprouting dals improve digestibility
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Milling removes the outer bran and germ layers of grains, which actually DECREASES calcium content along with other nutrients like fiber, iron, and B vitamins. The statement that milling increases calcium content is factually incorrect, making it the answer to 'which statement is not correct.' Parboiling, malting, and sprouting do preserve or increase nutrients as stated.

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