quiz no. 6

It is the moisture content of a product to which a materials can be dried under given conditions.

• dry basis

• wet basis

• equilibrium moisture content

What is the first stage of the post-harvest cereal system?

• Secondary processing

• Primary processing

• Storage preparation

• Threshing

What is removed during the milling process to produce white flour?

• Only the germ

• Only the bran

• Germ and bran

• Endosperm

The two primary mycotoxin affecting corn?

• aflataxon & fumonisin      

• aflatoxin and citrinin

• fumonisin and citrinin        

• itrinin and ochratoxin

Which of the following is not part of primary processing?

• milling

• Drying

• Sieving

• Grinding

What happens if grain is harvested before fully ripening?

• It is more nutritious

• it dries quicker

• It deteriorates more quickly

• It resists fungi bette

Which harvesting method is traditionally used for cereals?

• Engine-powered

• Mechanized

• Manual

• Animal-powered

What does winnowing separate?

• Grain from straw

• Grain from dirt

• Chaff from grain

• Flour from bran

What is the ideal moisture content for storing cereals?

• 5-8%

• 10-15%

• 16-20%

• 25%

Which factor is most critical for safe storage of cereals?

• Temperature

• Moisture control

• Air pressure

• Light exposure