Question

What is the soaking period for pulses?

(a) 2 to 8 hours

(b) 2 to 6 hours

(c) 2 to 4 hours

(d) 1 to 2 hours

The question was asked in class test.

I need to ask this question from Size Reduction topic in chapter Size Reduction of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) 2 to 8 hours

To explain I would say: Wet method of pulse processing includes cleaning to remove dust, dirt, chaff, stone pieces, immature grains and other seeds. The easy to dehusk pulses are soaked into water for a period of 2 to 8 hours.