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Category - Grains and Plant-Based Proteins

The term “pearling” refers to what milling process?
  1. A process in which the hull or husk is removed from the grain
  2. A process in which the hull, bran or germ is gently removed from the grain
  3. A process in which grains are reduced to powder
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: B - Pearling is a milling process in which the hull, bran or germ is gently removed leaving the white kernels intact. This process is mainly done to reduce cooking time. Pearled barley and white rice are the two most common examples of pearled grains.
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