Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): CFTRI method of pulse milling eliminates use of edible oil for conditioning.
Statement (II): Dhal produced using dry milling technique is reported to be of better taste than wet milled dhal.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

CFTRI's modern dry milling approach was specifically designed to eliminate the waste of expensive edible oil and avoid nutritional/taste losses associated with wet-conditioning methods.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Pulse milling involves the removal of the fibrous outer husk (demucilaging and dehusking) and splitting of cotyledons to produce dhal.
Different conditioning methods are used to loosen the husk before milling.

Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
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Statement I evaluation: The traditional pulse milling process utilizes edible oils and prolonged sun drying to loosen the seed coat. The CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute) method uses dry thermal treatment (pearling and heated air treatment) which effectively loosens the husk without any addition of oil, making Statement I correct.
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Statement II evaluation: Wet milling involves soaking the pulses in water, which can wash away soluble nutrients and alter the flavor. Dry milling retains the organic components and dry solids of the pulse, resulting in better sensory properties and taste. Thus, Statement II is correct.

Step 4: Final Answer:
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.