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Agriculture · Q728

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 728

Q728

The polish percentage in paddy is

A.
2%
B.
3%
C.
4%
D.
8%
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Polish rice is done to increase the brand value of the product. It is done during the milling process after the removal of the outer covering of rice. The polish percentage in paddy is 8%.
Nutritionally, rice polishing contains 13% - 15% protein, 11% - 12% oil and 40% - 45% nitrogen free extract.