Question

Name any two methods of enriching the nutritive value of food without increasing the cost.

Answer 1

1. Germination: It is a process in which pulses or cereals are kept under suitable controlled conditions so that small sprouts begin to grow from them. This increases their nutrient value. Germination improves the quality, quantity, and digestibility of food without any extra cost.
2. Fermentation: It is a process in which naturally present microorganisms are allowed to cause useful physical and chemical changes in food. These microorganisms convert food into simpler and improved forms, making the nutrients more easily available.