Food Science and Processing

FOOD SCIENCE AND PROCESSING 3 (2+1)

Lesson 6 : Cereals- Composition, Processing and Utilization

Embryo

The germ or embryo consists of many parts. It is separated from endosperm by scutellum which has the function if mobilizing the stored food in the endosperm and transmitting them to the embryo when the grain germinates. The germ and scutellum are rich in protein and fat. Most of the B vitamins in the grain are present in the scutellum.

Figure : Longitudinal section of grain of wheat

Source: ‘ From wheat to flour’ , Wheat Institute, Chicago, Illinois.